Thursday, February 19, 2009

Loan Modification Can Save You, Your Home, and Your Credit Rating

These days loan modification is the new buzzword in the mortgage marketplace. Many real estate professionals seem to agree that this could be the answer to the current mortgage crisis that is causing homeowners to lose their houses to bank foreclosures. A loan modification will allow a homeowner to stay in their home as well as keep their credit rating from sinking! In short, it helps homeowners avoid foreclosure on homes that cannot get otherwise refinanced because of the loss of value of the home or the less than perfect credit of the homeowner.

It's the new an affordable way for you to stay in your home. Hopefully it can be done to save you from a foreclosure and is probably the best way to save your home, if your also upside down on your home and you have not been paying your mortgage payment. There are some companies out there that can help you with a loan modification if you need it . There are also government agencies who can help you as well. From some things I've read on the web the worst thing you can do is approach a bank for a modification yourself.

Unfortunately, many modifications have a small success rate if you attempt to get them yourself. If you think you qualify for a loan modification I strongly recommend that you get a company who has lawyers that understand RESPA and TILA guidelines and laws. Most loan modification specialists approaches banks with predatory lending laws in order to get what they want. Getting a change in your mortgage term is probably the best way to get better loan if you know how to do it, but if you don't it can hurt you more than anything.

Currently there are several companies including some law firms that have entered this market and can help consumers negotiate deals with their lenders in exchange for a fee. The loan mod negotiation is not one that can be taken lightly since success in this negotiation will save you your home. That is why it is best to choose a company that can demonstrate a good track record and one that employs competent and professional staff who can handle these tough lender negotiations.