| Loss Mitigation
Programs That Stop Foreclosure Fast!
Loss mitigation programs were established by the federal
government and the mortgage industry in order to stop home foreclosures.
They help foreclosure victims in default on their mortgages to find alternatives
to home foreclosure. Every homeowner's situation is unique and each lender
has their own policies regarding the use of these programs to stop foreclosure.
Our extensive experience and solid working relationships with mortgage
lenders allows us help you avoid the common pitfalls that many homeowners
encounter while trying to work things out directly with their lender.
After performing a thorough assessment of your personal finances and analyzing
your lender's loss mitigation policies our professional loss mitigators
will negotiate with your lender to get you the best possible solution
to your home foreclosure problem. We can help you save your home and credit
history through a variety of loss mitigation options:
Stop Foreclosure with one of our following services:
1. LOAN MODIFICATION
(Available on a very limited number of VA loans with lender and/or investor
approval) (Called Recast for FHA)
If you have incurred a long term financial hardship, our
office can assist you in supplying the appropriate information to lender
to take the appropriate measures to modify the term(s) of your mortgage.
This could lower the interest rate and/or extend the term of the loan
resulting in lower payments. There are costs and fees associated with
a modification that you will be responsible for. All property taxes must
be current or you must be participating in an approved payment plan with
your taxing authority to be eligible for a modification. Any additional
liens or mortgagees must agree to be subordinate to the first mortgage.
All requests are subject to your lender's approval.
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2. VA LOAN MODIFICATION/REFUNDING
(Available for VA loans only) (Need at least 30 days to process)
A refunding is when the VA buys your loan from the lender.
Refunding may give VA the flexibility to consider options to help you
save your home that your current lender either could not or would not
consider. When the VA refunds a loan under 38 U.S.C. 36.4318, the delinquency
is added to the principal balance and the loan is re-amortized. Your new
loan will be non-transferable without prior approval from the Secretary.
If your interest rate was lowered and an assumption is approved, the interest
rate will be adjusted back to the previous rate.
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3. SHORT PAYOFF
(Short Sale) (Pre-foreclosure Sale) (Compromise Of Sale)
If you have suffered a long term financial hardship and
are unable to maintain your loan or if you need to sell the property to
avoid a default loss on the property, it is possible that the lender may
be able to accommodate you with a short payoff. A qualified buyer is required.
If this is an option you wish to pursue, you must inform the loss mitigation
specialist assisting you immediately. There may be tax ramifications associated
with any short payoff or foreclosure; therefore, we recommend you contact
your tax advisor for details. Some states permit lenders to seek a deficiency
judgment for the amount the payoff was discounted. See your state's foreclosure
law for more information. Check with an attorney for advice on your personal
situation.
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4. DEED-IN-LIEU OF FORECLOSURE
If you have incurred a long term financial hardship and
your house has been on the market (at fair market value) for at least
90 days, you may be eligible for a deed-in lieu of foreclosure. To be
considered for this option, you must complete a financial package and
provide a copy of your recent active listing agreement. Also, there cannot
be any additional claims or liens (other the mortgage) against the property.
If you are approved for a deed-in-lieu, you will be giving up all rights
to the property and the property will be conveyed to your investor. In
exchange for the deed-in-lieu, the lender may waiver all deficiency judgment
rights. You may be asked to participate in a Short Payoff program before
a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure is accepted.
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5. REPAYMENT PLAN
If you have incurred a short term financial hardship and
your loan is two or more months past due, your loss mitigation specialist
will also consider submitting a request for a payment plan to your lender
for approval. Only after reviewing your financial situation will this
option be considered. All clients must be able to show that they can afford
this plan in order to be eligible.
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6. SPECIAL FORBEARANCE
(FHA loans only) (Type I & II)
If you have incurred a short term financial hardship and
your loan is 90 days to 365 days past due, the loss mitigation specialist
will also consider submitting a request for a special forbearance. A special
forbearance is designed to provide you with more relief than is possible
with a regular repayment plan. Typical approval can result in spreading
the repayment over 12 to 18 months. Type II - can be utilized in an unemployment
situation whereby the promise of future employment is present. We have
done VA loans that resulted 27-month repayment plans.
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7. PARTIAL CLAIM
(FHA mortgages only) (Some Freddie Mac Investor loans)
The loss mitigation specialist may assist in requesting
a partial claim if you qualify. You may be eligible if your loan is 120
to 365 days past due. A partial claim results in placing your past due
payments into a subordinate mortgage (2nd mortgage) between you and the
Secretary of Housing Urban Development. The partial claim note will require
you to start making payments when you pay off the first mortgage. There
is no interest. The partial claim can be for no more than 12 months of
past due payments.
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