{"id":1107,"date":"2018-03-13T16:19:05","date_gmt":"2018-03-13T20:19:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/new.nhsgreaterberks.org\/?page_id=1107"},"modified":"2018-03-20T13:25:54","modified_gmt":"2018-03-20T17:25:54","slug":"tips-avoiding-foreclosure","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nhsgb.org\/tips-avoiding-foreclosure\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips For Avoiding Foreclosure"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Tips For Avoiding Foreclosure” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:40|text_align:left|color:%23006f51″ google_fonts=”font_family:Alegreya%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Are you having trouble keeping up with your mortgage payments? Have you received a notice from your lender asking you to contact them?
\n\u2022 Don’t ignore the letters from your lender
\n\u2022 Contact your lender immediately
\n\u2022 Contact a HUD-approved Housing Counseling Agency<\/p>\n

If you are unable to make your mortgage payment:<\/p>\n

1. Don’t ignore the problem.<\/strong>
\nThe further behind you become, the harder it will be to reinstate your loan and the more likely that you will lose your house.<\/p>\n

2. Contact your lender as soon as you realize that you have a problem.<\/strong>
\nLenders do not want your house. They have options to help borrowers through difficult financial times.<\/p>\n

3. Open and respond to all mail from your lender.<\/strong>
\nThe first notices you receive will offer good information about foreclosure prevention options that can help you weather financial problems. Later mail may include important notice of pending legal action. Your failure to open the mail will not be an excuse in foreclosure court.<\/p>\n

4. Know your mortgage rights.<\/strong>
\nFind your loan documents and read them so you know what your lender may do if you can’t make your payments. Learn about the foreclosure laws and timeframes in your state (as every state is different) by contacting the State Government Housing Office.<\/p>\n

5. Understand foreclosure prevention options.<\/strong>
\nValuable information about foreclosure prevention (also called loss mitigation) options can be found on the HUD website. Additional info can be found at:<\/p>\n

PHFA
\nNeighborWorks\u00aeAmerica
\nHope Hotline
\nMaking Home Affordable
\nHome Affordable Modification Program<\/p>\n

6. Contact Us.<\/strong>
\nThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds free or very low cost housing counseling nationwide. Housing counselors can help you understand the law and your options, organize your finances and represent you in negotiations with your lender if you need this assistance.<\/p>\n

7. Prioritize your spending.<\/strong>
\nAfter healthcare, keeping your house should be your priority. Review your finances and see where you can cut spending to make your mortgage payment. Look for optional expenses-cable TV, memberships, entertainment-that you can eliminate. Delay payments on credit cards and other “unsecured” debt until you have paid your mortgage.<\/p>\n

8. Use your assets.<\/strong>
\nDo you have assets-a second car, jewelry, a whole life insurance policy-that you can sell for cash to help reinstate your loan? Can anyone in your household get an extra job to bring in additional income? Even if these efforts don’t significantly increase your available cash or your income, they demonstrate to your lender that you are willing to make sacrifices to keep your home.<\/p>\n

9. Avoid foreclosure prevention companies.<\/strong>
\nYou don’t need to pay fees for foreclosure prevention help – use that money to pay the mortgage instead. Many for-profit companies will contact you promising to negotiate with your lender. While these may be legitimate businesses, they will charge you a hefty fee (often two or three month’s mortgage payment) for information and services your lender or a HUD approved housing counselor will provide free if you contact them.<\/p>\n

10. Don’t lose your house to foreclosure recovery scams!<\/strong>
\nIf any firm claims they can stop your foreclosure immediately if you sign a document appointing them to act on your behalf, you may well be signing over the title to your property and becoming a renter in your own home! Never sign a legal document without reading and understanding all the terms and getting professional advice from an attorney, a trusted real estate professional, or a HUD approved housing counselor.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”64px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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