Thursday, 5 May 2011

Facing Foreclosure: What Can You Do To Save Your House

By Linda C. Young


Are you feeling the pressure of a foreclosure? In case you have been given foreclosure papers from your mortgage holder, you may be feeling a lot of emotions. This stress may include fear, anger, and sadness. It is important to put your feelings to the side and take action right now. If you take the right steps and act fast you could avoid the foreclosure all together. Here are some tips.

When facing loan mod processing, one of the first places you should go to is the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD. There you will find experts who can help to point you in the right direction. A HUD approved housing counselor can give you tips on how to avoid foreclosure.

The other option if you do not want to go to HUD is to turn to your lawyer. Should you decide to contact a lawyer for legal advice, it is necessary that you choose one that has knowledge with foreclosure proceedings. An attorney can and need to be contacted in the event you find yourself a victim of a foreclosures scam or if your mortgage company is discriminating against you in any way.

Out of all of the places that you should turn to seek assistance with avoiding foreclosure, the bank is the most important. Banks don't want to foreclosure on a property. Why? Because they almost always lose money on the sale of foreclosed properties.

For that reason, schedule a meeting, in person, with your lender. Make sure you meet with someone who is high ranking in the branch, such as the bank president or the chief loan officer. If you can prove that your financial hardships are only temporary, do so. This might be all it takes to convince your lender to give you more time.

The internet can also be used to seek foreclose help and assistance. When using the internet, it is important to proceed with caution. Sometimes what you find online might not be true. With that said, many states post a clear outline of the foreclosure laws and the process, along with options for the homeowner on their sites.

It is also possible that you might find other stories about foreclosures online that you can borrow some advice from. Other homeowners can share the ways that they were able to successfully stop foreclosure. In addition to carefully reviewing all information provided to you, do not pay anything. Foreclosure advice can easily be found online free of charge.




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