Loan Modification Assistance – Avoiding the Scams

When rumors of federally funded help for homeowners programs first surfaced in 2008, the wave of predatory loan modification companies skyrocketed. Many unfortunate homeowners, desperately scrambling to save their homes, shelled out large sums of money to fraudulent companies presenting … Continue reading

Facing Your Fears – Has Your Mortgage Become Overwhelming?

When mortgage problems arise, some individuals take the wait and see approach, simply because they have never been faced with this type of problem before. Others, due to embarrassment, mental stress or feelings of inadequacy, put the problem off for … Continue reading

Plan for Modifying Option ARMs in California Being Requested

As we’ve mentioned before, a bevy of option ARMs that have yet to expire are going to lead to another wave of foreclosure problems in California. With this inevitable fact becoming more and more of a concern, California Attorney General … Continue reading

Tips for Fighting Fraud

An issue that continues to permeate the loan modification industry is fraud. A Los Angeles-based program called NeighborWorks has just been launched nationwide to further bolster efforts to help people avoid fraudulent companies. Here are a few tips that should … Continue reading

Mortgage Loan Modification Overview

With the initial shock of the housing market collapse behind us, millions of people continue to face the threat of foreclosure. Projects continue to show more trouble in the years ahead.

Mortgage loan modification continues to be a prominent solution to the problem of failing loans.

What it Can Do For You

By starting the process to modify your loan, you are giving yourself the opportunity to start fresh. Solutions will vary based on your own personal situation, but a number of outcomes are possible.

  • Permanent reduced monthly payment. Your loan could end up being modified to the point you pay less every month for the rest of its life. Usually, this is accomplished with a drop and stabilization of the interest rate.
  • Temporary payment reduction. Depending on if your hardship is temporary, the bank may grant a forbearance and allow you to make smaller payments until your hardship is resolved.

    Mortgage Loan Modification Overview

    A helping hand never hurts when it comes to getting qualified for a mortgage loan modification.

  • Bring the loan current. The bank may decide you can make payments at the current amount, but need some relief in the form of missed payments that have piled up. The entire past due amount can be moved to the back of the loan and your loan will be considered in good standing. Often, this is done in concurrence with a monthly payment reduction.
  • Principal reduction. Consider this the holy grail of loan modification. It barely seems to exist but in some cases, people have achieved a principal reduction resulting in a mortgage loan modification that forgives a certain unpaid portion of your outstanding loan.
  • Other program. There are other options and you can read about them on this site. Sometimes, a loan modification just isn’t going to happen, but something like a short sale could still be viable.

How to Get Started

Feel free to browse this site for information. The best way to get moving on your loan modification, though, is to contact a professional and gather advice on what to do next. A qualified individual can steer you toward a program that fits your needs and will give you the best possible outcome going forward.