The Importance of an Attorney in US Market Home Loan Modification
The process is a complex one and complex are the disparate ways it works in.
The loan modification scenarios are vast and differ from applicant to applicant.
When applying, it is obvious that you cannot be fully aware of these complexities and this lack of awareness can cost you dearly.
So to avoid this irreparable damage you require the skill and expertise of an experienced attorney.
Reviewing of the documents Every loan borrower in the present slow down of the market has his/her own set of problems with the payments, and thus has specific needs to overcome these.
An attorney is someone who would study the loan agreement, your financial footings and continuously review the loan modification needs to assist you in the process.
There is a high probability that your self assessed application might be rejected by the lender, but an attorney would efficiently work to get the best deal for you and the lender too.
Establishing a win-win scenario The attorney can be of real help to negotiate a two-way beneficial agreement by proficiently negotiating with the lender.
Your attorney would contact the lender and delay the process of foreclosure and buy time to negotiate an agreement that is willfully agreed on by both the sides.
An experienced attorney understands that the process of foreclosure is a costly affair for the lender too, and he/she accordingly makes the right moves in the negotiation process to get you the best deal.
Law on your side The best part of hiring an adept attorney for the job is that this puts the legal system on your side.
The processes administered by the attorney to get the modification would be carefully planned and hundred percent legitimate.
To secure the deal with lender the attorney would utilize strong federal instruments such as the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and the Real Estate Settlements Procedures Act (RESPA).
The attorney would thoroughly scan the loan agreement for any discrepancies in adherence to the state and federal laws.
If the above-mentioned acts were found to be violated in the agreement the attorney would aptly use this to decide terms in your favor in the modification process.
Shield against Exploitation Often in the housing boom, the lenders and the middlemen are often tempted to engage in illegal practices to close down the loans on the borrowers.
A very common example of this is charging a high fee or not keeping the borrower adequately informed about the net interest rates and other significant terms of the monthly payments.
An attorney would highlight these potential exploitative inclusions in your loan agreement and thus save you a lot of prospective suffering.
Hiring a skilled and experienced attorney is an important prerequisite to getting the best loan modification deal out of your lender.