Loan Modification Information
To help you better understand loan modification, here are some of the most commonly asked questions from actual cases our affiliates have had:
What is Loan Modification?
Banks reduce your payment by reducing interest rates, principle balance and/or re- constructing the terms. It's NOT a refinance and there is NO CREDIT QUALIFICATION.
Who needs a Loan Modification?
Many homeowners already are at the financial edge:
More than 20% of homeowners are upside down on their mortgage. - Zillow.com May 2009
43% of American households spend more than they earn each year. - Homeownership Preservation Foundation data of 60,000 homeowners
52% of employees live paycheck to paycheck.
- The MetLife Study of Employee Benefit Trends
60% of homeowners wish they understood the terms and details of their mortgage better.
- Freddie Mac/Roper poll of 2,031 U.S. homeowners
60% of homeowners delinquent in their mortgage payments are not aware of services that mortgage lenders can offer to individuals having trouble with their mortgage.
- Freddie Mac/Roper poll of 2,031 U.S. homeowners
Why would a bank modify my loan?
Banks are faced with more foreclosures than they can handle.
This year-to-year comparison shows you how the numbers of foreclosures are increasing nationwide:
2006 - 696,000
2007 - 1.2 Million
2008 - 3.3 Million
The bank loses less money lowering your interest rate and mortgage balance than foreclosing.
In a Foreclosure:
Typically, banks get 40 cents on the dollar.
Significant cash reserves against bad debt are required.
Negative reports are sent to shareholders and the bank experiences loss of borrowing power.
I am several payments behind. Is it too late to save my home?
No! As long as we have at least 30 days before a foreclosure auction, we can help.
I am current on my mortgage, do I qualify?
Yes! If you are experiencing financial hardship you may be qualified. Banks do not require you to be behind on your payments.
I have spoken to my bank and they refused to help. Is there still a solution?
Yes. Many homeowners have faced this exact situation. You would not be the first person to get nowhere with their lender only to be approved for a 20%-50% loan modification. It all comes down to the team you have behind you.
What kind of loans can be modified?
Any type of loan. This includes: ARMs, 80/20, HELOC, FHA, Rural Administration, VA, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, Convention, 1st and 2nd mortgages, Primary Residence, 2nd home, Luxury, Condo, Investment Properties, Commercial and Land.
Will this hurt my credit?
Modification does not damage your credit, going 30 plus days late on your mortgage payment does. It is not required for you to be 30 days late for us to modify your mortgage.
How long does the loan modification process take?
Typically, 3 to 6 months.
Can I do this myself?
Would you represent yourself in a court of law?
Do you know what qualification formula that the banks are looking for in your financial statement?
Do you know what to say in a hardship letter?
Do you have 50-100 hours to spend on the phone?
How many loan modification cases have you handled?
Since January 2008 our loan modification affiliates have helped more than 1,000 families keep their home.
Currently our teams are the #1 loan modification company in Arizona; obtaining more resolves than any other company!!
Our teams are experts throughout every aspect of the loan modification process and have the success to prove it.
Explain the "No Loan Modification - No Fee Guarantee".
Our Loan Modification Affiliates believe that if you do not get a loan modification - no fee should be charged. It's just that simple.
The teams we have in place have helped thousands of homeowners keep their homes through loan modification in just the last couple of years. Our team provides Personalized Service, Expert Representation and Caseload Limits; therefore, they have a clear advantage over the competition.
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