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How Bad Will A Foreclosure Hurt My Credit?

January 25th, 2010

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A foreclosure will virtually destroy your credit which is why you should avoid a foreclosure any way that you can. There are so many things you can do to avoid foreclosure that it is always advisable to avoid it.

For instance, you can make arrangements with your lender so that you can sell the house on a “short sale” where your lender agrees to take whatever the house will sell for and then you would get a “release of mortgage” to record at your county recorder’s office to show the termination of your mortgage.

Natalia Osorio Editor of the “Loan Modification Foreclosure” website — http://www.LoanModificationForeclosures.com — pointed out;

“…You will need to have a Realtor help you do this as it is not easy at all. To do a short sale, typically the lender will want you to have the property on the market for at least 90 days before they will consider giving you a “Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure,” following the short sale…”

Under certain hardship circumstances you can work out a “Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure” with your lender where you give it back to them. Clearly they do not want properties back in these hard economic times but there again, you may have a good reason to go in this direction.

You should contact a real estate attorney and find out if you have a “Right of Redemption” on your mortgage which will give you up to a year to get caught up on your mortgage.

You have some potential solutions to avoid foreclosure. When you default on your mortgage payments and go into foreclosure, you will not be able to buy another house for at least 4 years or more. Why would a mortgage lender lend you money for a house if you stopped paying your payments on your present home? In order to protect the roof over your and your family’s heads you must always pay your mortgage first even if it means not paying someone else such as credit cards.

After a bankruptcy sometimes you can get a house loan as soon as two years after its completion but this is not the case on foreclosure.

“…A foreclosure is the worst credit reference you can have and it will stay on your credit for ten years I believe. This negative credit reference could also impede your ability to get other kinds of credit when you need it as well, to purchase a car for instance or get credit for other needs…” N. Osorio added.

Do whatever you can do to avoid foreclosure even contacting your Senator or Representative for direction since this situation is being dealt with on a national level.

Further information about how to get professional assistance with a mortgage loan modification by http://www.LoanModificationForeclosures.com

Hector Milla runs his corporate website at http://www.OpsRegs.com where you can see all his articles and press releases.

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Screw the Banks

January 23rd, 2010

I met a business associate at a meeting this morning.  “I lost my business over a year ago and haven’t found any steady employment since,” she told me after the meeting.  “My 401K, my investments and what little savings I have are almost gone.  The first three year adjustment on my ARM kicks in this month and I will be unable to make a payment on a house which is worth less than I owe. What am I supposed to so?  I think it would be best if I just walk away and let the bank foreclose on it.  Screw the banks and the usurious Visa and Master Card.  First they sell the rope to hang us and then they get rewarded by bailouts and bonuses.  I’m tired of being a patsy; I’m just going to walk away from the house and let the bank figure out what to do with it.”

By coincidence, I had met a man a few days before who was in business of offering alternatives to foreclosure and bankruptcy.  His answer is called Short Selling.  “That’s right, just like the stock market,” he replied to my questions   “It’s also a chance for you to get your share of the bailout money,” he explained, using his index finger to try to drive the point across. At no cost to the borrower, his firm of Professional Negotiators would get the best deal from all the Lien Holders, who also paid his fee.  The beauty of this result was that the borrower could lease a different property for lower terms.  The reduced living expense would allow him or her to buy down existing debt while saving for a down payment on a conventional mortgage a few years in the future.   

If  you are out of work or out of money you may miss mortgage payments while the short sale transpires, but after finalization your mortgage will be satisfied and your credit rating will immediately rise.                                                   

Short Sales allows a borrower to sell a home or investment property for a sales price less than the amount owed to their lender, giving the borrower relief from possible future legal actions and judgments.   It lets the lender get the highest price for a quick sale at a market price if they agree to the sale.  In order for this to take place the lender(s) must accept a discounted payoff meaning the bank(s) get paid less than the full loan amount owed but much more than they get in a foreclosure.   In a short sale, the homeowners get complete relief from all of their mortgage debt.

In any case, before a person considers foreclosure, bankruptcy, or Short Sales, they should contact an Attorney. 

http://www.dr-real-estate.com/Banks_Suck.html

http://www.sellersrealtygroup.com/short-sales.htm

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Can You Stop Foreclosure On A House After The Foreclosing Date Has Been Set?

January 22nd, 2010

Just like the word “bankruptcy”, the word “foreclosure” is quite enough to send a shudder down one’s spine.

That is the reason why you are going to look for at every possible ways and methods in which you can stop foreclosure. But then, you are not quite alone in this particular endeavor. The bank, which has loaned you the money, is also going to try its best to make sure that it does not reach the situation when it has to foreclose upon a property.

Natalia Osorio Editor of the “Loan Modification Foreclosure” website — http://www.LoanModificationForeclosures.com — pointed out;

“…It does not want to go through the hassle of finding a buyer, who is solvent enough to buy the property from the bank. And they know that the property is definitely not going to be selling at the price ordained by them, unless the buyer is collecting properties as a future investment. That is the reason why, you have to look at strategies which meet your requirements as well as those of the bank, in the matter of foreclosure…”

You have to remember that there are plenty of companies out there who can help you to stop foreclosure. Even though the property and real estate industry and market does not have a fixed timetable, for the period which has to lapse, before the bank can call in for a foreclosure, there are different time periods for different states. This time period can be anywhere between three months to 6 months.

During this time, it is necessary that you look for the best company, which can give you plenty of advice upon how to stop foreclosure. These companies are going to tell you strategies about how you can take out a loan, which is going to have a low interest rate, and at the same time, make sure that you keep possession of your mansion. All you have to do is look for the company, which is going to suit your own particular financial situation.

The location of the company is also going to depend upon the state in which you are. Nevertheless, once a bank gives you a notice of default, because you have fallen back upon your payments, it might take up to 2 months for them to process the matters further. But the moment you find yourself defaulting upon your payments, it is time to look for a company, loan agency and service, which can give you, seasoned advice upon the best way to go about things.

“…According to your financial situation, you are going to get professional advice from specialists. So do not wait until your bank reaches the stage of an auction date, which means that it has washed its hands off you and has decided to cut its losses. When an auction date has been set, it might be a trifle difficult for you to apply for a loan modification. So act now to avoid foreclosure…” N. Osorio added.

Further information about how to get professional assistance with a mortgage loan modification by http://www.LoanModificationForeclosures.com

Hector Milla runs his corporate website at http://www.OpsRegs.com where you can see all his articles and press releases.

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Could I Get Another Loan To Purchase A Foreclosure While I’m Doing A Short Sale On My Original Home?

January 22nd, 2010

A short sale is a term used in real estate where the a home or other property is sold for less than the balance owed on the mortgage.

In the case of a short sale, the lending institution and the debtor agree to terms where the loan balance is discounted and the lender will accept the proceeds from the sale usually, though not always, to fully satisfy the debt. This is done through the lender’s “loss mitigation” department and is done during time of financial hardship on the part of the debtor. This is normally done to prevent a foreclosure, but only if it’s in the lender’s best interest, i.e. it is their best chance of getting the most money back out of the deal.

Natalia Osorio Editor of the “Loan Modification Foreclosure” website — http://www.LoanModificationForeclosures.com — pointed out;

“…Because a short sale occurs due to financial hardship and it will show up on a credit report as “mortgage debt not paid in full”, it is highly unlikely, though not impossible, that a person could receive a loan to purchase another home. Although it does not typically have the negative impact that a foreclosure or bankruptcy would have, it will still strongly affect a credit score and the ability to qualify for credit, especially another mortgage…”

There is no specific question on the federal loan application referring to short sales, but it will ask about delinquencies, and the debtor will still need to fully disclose to the lending institution all information regarding real estate they own or have owned that would affect their ability to qualify for the current loan being applied for. If the debtor is completely honest about their situation, there is no remaining delinquency from the short sale agreement, and they have a good debt-to-income ratio, it’s possible they may still get approved.

If funding through a conventional lender is not an option, the potential buyer may still have the option of a hard money loan or a loan from a private lender(such as a friend, family member, or other source).

“…A hard money loan is an asset-based loan secured by the value of a property. It is similar to a traditional mortgage, but usually the interest rates and fees are higher, it is provided by a private lender, and will usually only cover up to 70 percent of the market value of the property. The advantage to this type of funding is that credit score is often not a large factor, if at all, and in the case of purchasing a foreclosure home, the 70 percent may cover the entire cost of the home if it’s purchased below market value…” N. Osorio added.

Further information about how to get professional assistance with a mortgage loan modification by http://www.LoanModificationForeclosures.com

Hector Milla runs his corporate website at http://www.OpsRegs.com where you can see all his articles and press releases.

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Bankruptcy Stop Foreclosure – Do I have Any Alternative Option?

January 4th, 2010

Many people think that bankruptcy is the only way to stop foreclosure. But this should only be a last resort and you should ask yourself first: “Do I have any alternative option?”

Let’s get one thing clear. Banks are worried! They are worried about their financial standing, and the more foreclosures they have, the more money they lose! This means they have to find ways to keep people in their homes, but they can’t help, if people don’t let them know that there is a problem until it is too late. So the option of Bankruptcy to stop foreclosure, is still a viable one, but there are other alternatives.

Natalia Osorio Editor of the “Loan Modification Foreclosure” website — http://www.LoanModificationForeclosures.com — pointed out;

“…Right now homes are cheaper but fewer people can afford a home. This means banks need to work at keeping people in their home. The government also wants to keep banks from having financial difficulties and the way to do that is to help people stay in their homes. So if you don’t want to declare bankruptcy to stop foreclosure, and want answers to: “Do I have any alternative?” You need to start with your bank first, and make sure they are fully aware of your problem…”

There are options, but its all a matter of thinking clearly, and not letting fear take over. The first thing you need to do is talk to your bank, and see if you qualify for a loan modification. Remember, (especially if you get someone rude over the phone), the bank ultimately wants to keep you in your home. They lose a lot more money when they have to foreclose.

Even if it were only up to the bank it would be in their best interest, but now even the government has made a point of telling the banks that they need to make it a financial priority to keep people in their home.

“…Be sure to document all conversations you had with your bank. If they cant help you visit a mortgage broker and have him help you find another lender, that will help you modify your loan…” N. Osorio added.

Further information about how to get professional assistance with a mortgage loan modification by http://www.LoanModificationForeclosures.com

Hector Milla runs his corporate website at http://www.OpsRegs.com where you can see all his articles and press releases.

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