There are a number of basic requirements that a homeowner must meet in order to be eligible for a loan modification.For example, a qualified homeowner:

Should be 2 or more months behind on their mortgage.
If current on their payments, the homeowner must have an adjustable rate that is set to change in the next 90 days and the new payment will not be affordable and will cause undue hardship.
Must have sufficient income to resume mortgage payments if the loan is modified.
Must have resolved their hardship that caused them to get behind on their mortgage.

In the current economic and political climate these guidelines change frequently, so it could be helpful to fill out an application in order to find out if there is anything we can do for you:

Loan Modification Application(in .pdf format)

Loan Modification Application (in Microsoft Excel format)

LOAN MODIFICATION SOLUTIONS

A. Loan Modification
The lender may take into consideration measures to modify the term(s) of the mortgage (rate and/or balance) which could result in a lower payment.

B. VA Loan Modification/Refunding
A refunding is when the VA buys the loan from the lender. Refunding may give the VA the flexibility to consider options to help the homeowner save their home that their current lender either could not or would not consider.

C. Short Sale (Pre-foreclosure Sale)
If a homeowner is unable to maintain their loan or if they need to sell the property to avoid a default loss on the property, it is possible that a lender may be able to accommodate them with a short payoff by reducing the outstanding balance of the loan.However, a qualified buyer is required for the option.

D. Deed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure
If your a homeowner is unsuccessful in trying to sell their house and their house has been on the market (at fair market value) for at least 90 days, they may be eligible for a deed-in lieu of foreclosure.In exchange for the deed-in-lieu, the loan servicer, investor, insurer and/or guarantor will waive all deficiency judgment rights.

E. Repayment Plan
If a loan is two or more months past due, the lender may accept a payment plan for the outstanding balance extended over a period of time to bring their account current.

F. Special Forbearance (FHA loans only)
If a loan is 90 days to 365 days past due, their lender may consider a special forbearance.A special forbearance is designed to provide the homeowner with more relief than is possible with a regular repayment plan.

G. Partial Claim (FHA mortgages only)
A partial claim is a subordinate mortgage (2nd mortgage) between the borrower and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.The partial claim note will commence payment at the maturity date of the first mortgage and carry no interest and will include the past due payments due on the loan.Only loans that are 120 to 365 days past due may qualify for this option.

Note that these are only a summary of the types of solutions available.Guidelines and qualification requirements vary by lender. Please contact Hays Firm LLC to discuss the options that may be available to you, based on the facts of your particular situation.You may contact the Hays Firm LLC at (312) 499-9605 or via e-mail.

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