Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Fight The Foreclosure

Some home owners may opt for a short sale and a deed in lieu of foreclosure but it can be difficult to get the bank to agree on a short payment settlement. Instead a lawyer that specializes in mortgage law and foreclosure defense can help return the deed and get out unscathed. They understand that all the lender is looking for is the title to the property and by offering the deed up front, you are saving the lender, on average, $50,000 in expenses. In exchange for saving that money, the bank gives up the right to issue a deficiency judgment against the home owner now or in the future. Banks would rather just take back the property anyway, but what typically happens is that the bank has already sold the loan to investors and they are the ones that want a better settlement.

A good lawyer knows to never ask the bank what they will accept and they know how to fight foreclosure, not to delay it, but to get out without any more monetary loss. They can also save the home owner’s credit in addition to time and stress. Losing one’s home is a very stressful situation in itself. Having credit to purchase a new place to live in is essential. Home owners have put a lot of time, love and memories into their real estate investment. To lose it and then lose more money is like finding a loved one murdered and then being accused of the crime. It is just salt in the wound. Consult with a lawyer if you find yourself falling behind on your mortgage payments, even after just one missed payment, to learn your rights and protect your home.

For more information, please visit,
www.HiltonWienerLaw.com

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