Facing foreclosure is difficult... don't do it alone! You have the power to take control of the situation and we can help. Below is a brief list of general options that homeowners have to consider when facing financial difficulty.
Haven't missed any mortgage payments in the last 12 months but
expect to if your monthly payment isn't reduced? You may be able
to refinance and obtain a new loan to either replace or
supplement your existing loan.
In a forebearance plan you are requesting that your bank delay
payments for a period of time, but otherwise leave the loan
unmodified. If your hardship is demonstrably temporary and you
are not already in default this may be your best course of
action.
If you are already in default with your mortgage but wish to
retain your home, you may be eligible to modify the terms of
your current mortgage and get it out of default. This will
usually result in an increased balance and interest rate as the
loan will be re-amortized over a new term but, depending on your
current balance, could lower your monthly payment.
A short sale is a real estate transaction in which the seller of
a property owes more to the bank than the property is worth. A
short sale requires approval from the seller’s lender to allow
the sale for a lower amount than is owed. The typical goal of a
short sale is to settle the mortgage debt using the sale
proceeds, so that the seller can walk away debt- free. In
addition to walking away debt-free, a short sale will have a
significantly lesser impact on your credit and ability to borrow
money in the future, compared to a foreclosure. In most cases, a
short sale will not cost the seller anything out-of-pocket.
An “equity sale” is just a regular real estate transaction: a
homeowner that has equity in the property decides to sell the
property, using our assistance with marketing the property and
negotiating offers, and walks away with the profit. If you are
in a position where your home is going to be taken away or
auctioned, we can assist you in selling your home before it
forecloses, to make sure you maximize the utility of the equity
that is trapped in the asset. If you are in this position, we
may be able to assist you in selling your current property and
using your equity to get you into a property that is more
affordable.
There are two types of bankruptcy that are applicable to the typical homeowner who is facing foreclosure. In Chapter 13 (debt restructure) Bankruptcy your payment will go up temporarily, but you may be able to keep the property. In Chapter 7 (liquidation) Bankruptcy, your assets will be liquidated but you will avoid the financial repercussions of foreclosure. If your only major debt is your mortgage, bankruptcy may not be a good course of action. If you are a candidate for bankruptcy we will put you in touch with an attorney who may be able to help. Realty Negotiations, LLC. is not a law firm and cannot provide legal advice.
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