What is
your take on loan modification?
Not exact matches
Depending
on the
modification type, it could
take longer to pay your
loan down, which could result in more payments and interest paid.
Pawlenty signed into law a bill designed to crack down
on so - called foreclosure consultants and mortgage
loan modification companies that consumer advocates say are
taking advantage of homeowners struggling to keep their homes.
Loan modification schemes — similar to foreclosure «rescue,» but they may get fees from you upfront for
modification help, then disappear with it after
taking no action
on your behalf.
Typically, lenders are also more willing to negotiate a
loan modification than to
take their chances with a foreclosure
on your property.
Some scam artists have
taken a page from the mortgage
loan modification fraud playbook, moving from trying to dupe homeowners in distress to preying
on drivers who can't make their car payments.
He is an experienced and compassionate attorney dedicated to helping Washington State residents
take on the credit card debt settlement and home
loan modification companies.
The bill, Senate Bill 1150, would expand California Home Owners» Bill of Rights — which
took effect in 2012 — and also provides some safeguards to home owners against foreclosure, such as preventing a lender from foreclosing
on a home while owners are simultaneously seeking a
loan modification.
the amount you owe
on your first mortgage for your property is equal to or less than: $ 729,750 for 1 unit $ 934,200 for 2 units $ 1,129,250 for 3 units $ 1,403,400 for 4 units you owe more
on your home than it's worth your current mortgage was
taken out
on or before January 1, 2009 you are experiencing a hardship (such as a job loss, divorce or medical emergency) and are unable to afford your current home
loan (For
loans not owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac) All servicers that have signed agreements with the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) to participate in the Home Affordable
Modification Program (HAMP) must consider eligible borrowers who do not qualify for HAMP for other foreclosure prevention options including the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives program which includes short sale and deed - in - lieu.