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Refinance to Avoid Foreclosure

admin — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 17:37:31 +0000

Question: With all the help available to prevent foreclosure, how can I take advantage?

My mortgage rate is fixed and I have no trouble making my payment but is there something I can take advantage of to make my mortgage terms even better.

Answer: Probably not unless you start missing payments or are heading towards a financial hardship. The best you might be able to do now with your current loan is call the bank and ask them what programs they could offer if you were expecting to start missing payments.

But anything they do to "help" you would probably do more to help the bank later on. If you can put off making some payments now, you might just end up having to pay back more later on as interest accrues.

There's very little chance they will modify the terms of the loan to make it more affordable for you. If you're on top of the payments, then they aren't in danger of losing money on the loan right now.

If you want a lower rate, you might be better off trying to get a refinance. That would help your credit, as well, by paying off one large mortgage loan with no late payments. But trying to work with your current lender just to get a lower rate or payments might result in unintended consequences that cost you more down the road.

Hope that helps. Good luck.

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Finding a Lender to Refinance Out of Foreclosure

admin — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:23:38 +0000

When you are in foreclosure, you need to expect fewer lenders to want to work with you. That is normal but you should not be discouraged. You might have to convince a lender to work with you and you might have to put up with lenders refusing to discuss any loans with you but many homeowners in foreclosure just kept calling lenders and talking to reputable real estate agents and eventually they found lenders that were willing to assist them. You can also get advice from experts such as HUD counselors. Even if you keep getting rejected by lenders, you should still keep trying because you never know when you will come across one that will accept you.

Lenders to consider

Commercial banks
Savings banks
Mortgage companies
Credit unions
Life insurance companies
Stock brokerage houses
Hard money lenders
Individuals

Each lender that you talk to will have different loans and different interest rates to offer. You need to inspect all the details of the loans they are offering and compare them against each other. You need to shop around. Do not think that you need to take any loan that comes your way just because you are in foreclosure and you do not have a choice. Do shop around and do compare all the loans on the table. Now that the interest rates are low, you may be able to find better loans and better interest rates.

Shop around!

It is important that you shop around. Do not sign anything until you have been on your computer a long time looking around and shopping for the best loans and the best rates. We have introduced many books on refinancing and loan modification so you should be familiar with what are out there. Knowledge is key and do not be pressured into getting a loan that might not be the best for your situation.

Talk to a reputable Realtor

If you are in foreclosure, do not be afraid to ask a Real estate agent for help. A Realtor can be a great resource for you even if you do not buy or sell with him or her. A Realtor is often very helpful and has lots of contact and connections. He/she can give you the names of banks, mortgage brokers, and other institutions that give great loans for people in similar situations to you. A Realtor can advice you on what you can do and what your options are.

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All About Mortgages

admin — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:27:03 +0000

All About Mortgages: Insider Tips to Finance or Refinance Your Home in Today's Economy

There are so many types of mortgages and a lot of people find out the hard way which mortgages are not right for them. The good news is, for many homeowners, there is still time to make things right. You can refinance or modify your loan and avoid foreclosure if you are finding it hard to keep paying the current mortgage payments. But, even refinancing or loan modification can be tricky. You absolutely must find out all your options and make sure you what the consequences of getting each type or mortgage are. After all, you cannot afford to make another mistake. This book called All About Mortgages: Insider Tips to Finance or Refinance Your Home in Today's Economy gives you insights into mortgages for anyone wanting to refinance, modify their mortgage loans or just wanting to understand what are out there. If you want to find a realtor to help you or to give you more information, here is a free service that can help you find your realtor.

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In All About Mortgages, 4th Edition, author Julie Garton-Good, the sole three-time recipient of the prestigious international “Real Estate Educator of the Year” award from the Real Estate Educators’ Association, provides a road map for consumers through the harrowing twists and turns of obtaining a home mortgage. Garton-Good will help consumers select the right mortgage for their needs, giving them the keys to save thousands of dollars. Approximately 25% of this new edition is updated, including new information on hybrid loans, foreclosure alternatives, and more. Now more than ever, it’s essential for consumers to be well informed about their mortgage options.

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Julie Garton-Good is the author of six real estate books and has penned a syndicated newspaper column weekly for nearly two decades. She is the only woman listed twice on the National Association of REALTORS® “Twenty-five Most Influential People” list and has made appearances on CNBC, Lifetime Network, and numerous other public television and radio shows.

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