What Does Commitment and Foreclosure Have In Common; You'd Better Have a Commitment To Preventing Foreclosure

By Robert Sidney Ransom III

There are many methods to avoiding foreclosure and some are better than others. Of the five which is best for you? Loan modification is the first choice of many, but there is one problem, most do not qualify due to loss of job and too much consumer debt. If foreclosure is looming at your doorstep you have options, but you will need a strong desire and an obvious commitment to see it through. Maybe you are not aware of this fact; banks are in worse shape than you and they really do not want your house back. Gain awareness of the process of saving your house from foreclosure, be committed and enlist the help of others and you just might weather the storm. Consider your options, here are five of them.

Refinance your original loan. Money lenders will consider foreclosure refinance loans if they feel you will not neglect making payments to them. Qualifying for refinancing is tough and the requirements are strict. The requirements include equity from your home and a steady income. Although the payments may turn out to be higher some homeowners prefer to start off fresh and use refinance as one of the ways to stop foreclosure of their family home. But let's face it; there has to be an easier way.

Enlist the support of your family and friends. Sometimes bringing in the family is a viable alternative especially on a short term solution. Let's face it, we don't like admitting to family that we have fallen behind, but usually they are the most willing to help. Don't let pride get in your way of asking for help. Here is the best advice when doing business with family, be sure to treat it like you are dealing with the bank and make sure you do all the proper contracts just in case things go sour.

File Bankruptcy. In reality there used to be an awful stigma about going into bankruptcy but being that the US Government went bankrupt in 1933 and just the shear amounts of people who are going bankrupt now makes it a means to an end. Of course it has serious implications for your credit but if you are late on everything and your credit is already destroyed this might be a viable option. Just be sure that your job is not bankruptcy sensitive as some employers might fire the employee over a bankruptcy. This method definitely halts creditors in their tracts but also know that it does not always prevent a foreclosure. Seek an attorney's advice on this matter.

Wholesale your property. If you have equity and can sell you property to a wholesaler and start over this is probably the best option in a soft market as most everything is selling for 60-75% on the dollar. It is very hard to sell retail when nothing is selling for retail and credit is hard to obtain. It maybe that you can get out of your property and you can pick up a better deal with lower payments.

Work with an online loan modification service to prevent or stop a foreclosure from going through. This type of service will work with your lender to help rework your arrangement in order for your family to keep their home. The banks would prefer to get paid and not have to deal with trying to sell your home. This option will at the very least help you to repair your credit and hopefully prepare you to purchase another home in the future.

Going into foreclosure does not have to be an option. With some determination and the right guidance you may be able to avoid it all together. In this market it seems that almost anything is possible but it does take longer to get things done because the banks are up to their ears in paperwork. If you are not good at treading water, you'd better learn because the process is not something that happens very fast. - 32499

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