May
8
2009
Avoid Foreclosure
Author: adminARE THERE ANY OPTIONS IF I FALL BEHIND ON MY LOAN PAYMENTS?
Yes. Talk to your lender or a HUD-approved counseling agency for details. Listed below are a few options that may help you get back on track. Contact a HUD-approved housing counseling agency (1- or TDD: 1-) and cooperate with the counselor/lender trying to help you.All types of people.
I am late on my payments with the bank. Can I still sell the house to you?
In most cases we can negotiate with the bank to make it to where you owe nothing when we close. The goal is to try to help you avoid a foreclosure situation where your house is repossessed and your credit rating is ruined.Yes, provided that you have not previously filed bankruptcy cases which were dismissed. A home is an asset usually secured by a mortgage. While a Chapter 13 will stop a foreclosure, unless you begin making current payments, a creditor will be successful in obtaining permission from the Court to institute a new foreclosure proceeding.
Will Bankruptcy stop a foreclosure?
Yes, provided that you have not previously filed bankruptcy cases which were dismissed. A home is an asset usually secured by a mortgage. While a Chapter 13 will stop a foreclosure, unless you begin making current payments, a creditor will be successful in obtaining permission from the Court to institute a new foreclosure proceeding. Assuming you can make your monthly payments after you file a Chapter 13 Plan, you can catch up your arrearages under Chapter 13 and avoid foreclosure of your home.YES! We sure can. But you betty hurry. We need every extra bit of time to stop these. Also, the longer you wait, the less we will be able to pay for your land. Simply, the longer you wait, the more the attorney’s fees increase dramatically. All we can suggest is that the sooner you can contact us, the better the result will be for you.
What can I do if my loan is delinquent or I cannot make a payment?
Contact the Lender and ask to be connected to the Collections Department to discuss your financial situation. Their representative will counsel you on ways to avoid foreclosure. It is always best to notify the Lender if you are late on a payment. Lenders will initiate foreclosure proceedings when homeowners become delinquent in their mortgage obligations, usually after three payments are missed.
Will selling my home let me avoid foreclosure?
Yes, in most cases you can avoid foreclosure now by selling your home. Read Stop Foreclosure to learn more.Chapter 13 bankruptcy is also known as “wage earner” bankruptcy because, in order to file for Chapter 13, you must have a reliable source of income that you can use to repay some portion of your debt.
How long until I can buy a house again?
Lenders typically like to see 4 years since the foreclosure was discharged. However, some government loan agencies currently require only 2 years. Before you know it, you will have this behind you and a fresh start!Homeowners facing foreclosure do have options, and must be careful to avoid foreclosure scams. So-called “bailout specialists” tell you that, for a fee, you can deed your home to the bailout specialist and then rent it back. The bailout specialist takes the money, does not arrange for the short sale, and does not make any payments on the mortgage. The end result is that your home loan payments are not made and the mortgage goes into foreclosure, without you being aware of any fraud.
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