When it comes to house payments there are a
lot of stories out there about people who are living in homes worth pennies on
the dollar compared to what they paid for the house, stories about friends and
family being foreclosed on, and stories about people who have found a way out
of their housing dilemma. One of the most popular things people hear is that
you can modify your mortgage loan and get a lower rate, so that your payments
are lower and easier to make. But just how low can your rate go? Is it possible
to get a rate that is next to nothing, or will the offer from your Bank be so
insignificant as to not make a difference in what you have to pay each month?
It is important to know what to expect, because if you will not be much better
off you might have to start looking at other ways to save your house.
Of course everyone wants the lowest rate
possible, but just how low will your bank go? Is 1.00% or 2.00% a possibility
when modifying a mortgage loan? Chances are your rate will not be that low, and
it is unfortunate that there are those out there who try to convince people
this is possible. Watch out for the following if you are thinking about asking for a mortgage loan
modification:
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Excessive fees that
have to be paid up front, before your application will even be considered.
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Any request for
payment that goes anywhere but to your mortgage lender.
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Being told to stop
making your payments while your application is pending, unless you have a
specific agreement with your lender in this regard, and that agreement has been
put down on paper.
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A guarantee of a
modification or of certain terms.
There are a lot of predators out there
just waiting to take advantage of a distressed homeowner. Rather than fall prey
to these scams, let us help you get what you need. We have experience helping
people get their mortgages modified, and can help you too! Our goal is to keep
you in your house, at a payment you can afford.
For more information
about what to expect when you seek a mortgage loan modification, contact us
today at www.law-ri.com. We will help you come up with solutions that
work for your family, and have multiple locations where we schedule
appointments so you can make a choice that is convenient for you.
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