Loan Modification |
What is a loan modification? A negotiation with a lender to restructure the terms of a loan without refinancing, usually resulting in a lower interest rate and therefore a reduction in monthly mortgage payments. Who qualifies for a loan modification? A homeowner who can prove they have experienced or in the near future will be experiencing a financial hardship can qualify for a loan modification. This encompasses a homeowner that is current on their payments or anyone up to 14 days out of a sheriff sale date. What situations qualify for a hardship? Several cases: decline in income, increase in a mortgage payment due to the rate increasing, severe illness, divorce, incarceration, etc. |
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