Finding the right help when applying for a loan modification
The web is crawling with DIY (do it yourself loan modification) kits, from cd's to ebooks' you can pretty much find anything and everything to help you save your home. Question is will they really help you? Where do you go to find inside information and tools that make sense to you?
If you have already checked out the Making Home Affordable website and you do not understand half the jargon (terms) on their website, well you are not alone! The Home Affordable Modification program "HAMP" guidelines are not easy to understand.
The loan modification process is very similar to a refinance and or a purchase. The lender has to prequalify you for a mortgage loan under new terms of the loan modification. So remember when you purchased your home or when you may have refinanced and you had to fill in the application and supply income documents, bank statements etc… A loan modification is done in the same way.
So what are your options if you feel you still need assistance?
1). You can hire an Attorney
2). Hire a loan modification company
3). Order a DIY loan modification kit
4). Call your lender
All of the above is certainly fine, but we are talking about your house and after all, if you are struggling to make your mortgage payments and other financial obligations then why would you pay $100.00 to $5,000.00 for something that is NOT guaranteed? Any one telling you that they can guarantee results should not be taken seriously. After all it is the lenders decision and they will always have the final say so. So do your homework and look for free services, there is plenty of options for struggling homeowners.
Remember assistance is free through the government or there are many services such as freehampreport that offers assistance with no cost to you the homeowner.
If you have already checked out the Making Home Affordable website and you do not understand half the jargon (terms) on their website, well you are not alone! The Home Affordable Modification program "HAMP" guidelines are not easy to understand.
The loan modification process is very similar to a refinance and or a purchase. The lender has to prequalify you for a mortgage loan under new terms of the loan modification. So remember when you purchased your home or when you may have refinanced and you had to fill in the application and supply income documents, bank statements etc… A loan modification is done in the same way.
So what are your options if you feel you still need assistance?
1). You can hire an Attorney
2). Hire a loan modification company
3). Order a DIY loan modification kit
4). Call your lender
All of the above is certainly fine, but we are talking about your house and after all, if you are struggling to make your mortgage payments and other financial obligations then why would you pay $100.00 to $5,000.00 for something that is NOT guaranteed? Any one telling you that they can guarantee results should not be taken seriously. After all it is the lenders decision and they will always have the final say so. So do your homework and look for free services, there is plenty of options for struggling homeowners.
Remember assistance is free through the government or there are many services such as freehampreport that offers assistance with no cost to you the homeowner.