Most people facing foreclosure are most concerned about saving their homes. If your primary goal is to stop foreclosure in order to keep your house, then you’ll most likely want to consider Foreclosure Prevention Services which usually result in a restructuring of your current delinquency this is called a loan modification. Other options may include refinancing or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. However, if you know that you can’t afford to keep your house and you are looking for a way to avoid a deficiency judgment and minimize damage to your credit, other options to stop foreclosure are available.
Facing mortgage foreclosure is scary, and it can be hard to make informed decisions to stop foreclosure when under pressure. Make sure that you understand all of your options to stop foreclosure, which may include:
Learn more about these options to stop foreclosure, and be sure to carefully consider which is best for you and your family.
In order for you to be able to qualify for this option, you must be able to afford your mortgage. In other words, your current income must be sufficient to meet your financial obligations. If your delinquency was caused by a one-time event like illness, loss of job or financial mismanagement, this my be your best option.
May Be an Option to Stop Foreclosure. If you’re sure that you can’t afford to keep your house, you may be able to reach an agreement with the mortgage holder whereby you simply give it back and stop foreclosure. The mortgage holder would agree to accept the deed as full settlement and cancel the remainder of your debt. We can help negotiate this option on your behalf.
Whether or not this is a good option to stop foreclosure for you depends upon your equity in the house, the amount of outstanding debt, and what other options are available to you. Of course, the mortgage holder won’t always be willing to enter into such an agreement, but if there is little likelihood that you’ll be able to pay a deficiency judgment, the lender may decide that it’s better to avoid the costs of a foreclosure proceeding, stop foreclosure and accept the deed as full settlement.
If you have significant equity in your house, selling it is a good option because it may allow you to stop foreclosure and walk away with money in your pocket. Where equity is limited (or non-existent), it can be difficult to sell the property because of the need to cover the mortgage and the other associated costs of a sale. This is especially true if you’re working with a realtor, since you’ll have to cover a commission as well.
In some cases, the mortgage holder may agree to a short sale. That means the lender will agree to accept less than the full amount of the mortgage. This allows you to stop foreclosure and avoid a deficiency judgment, while the lender recovers the bulk of the amount due without having to pursue foreclosure proceedings. Once again… we can help negotiate a Short Sale for you that will bring you the most value.
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