Loan modification is a process that needs to be followed to be successful
Press Releases Friday, March 19th, 2010One of the defining aspects of the current recession is the rapid rate of foreclosure. The “Making Home Affordable”, The Government’s loan modification program, is a top priority for the Obama Administration and for the nation. They believe that once the rising tide of foreclosures stops and the toxic assets are removed from the banks’ books, the economy will stabilize. Home loan modification also known as mortgage loan modification has been launched with the intention of making homes affordable and keeping more Americans in their homes. The following details will help you see if you qualify.
President Obama’s government loan modification centers on making housing payments lower, paring them back so that they’ll be no more than 31 percent of the borrower’s monthly income. This is what is considered affordable. To reach this level, the lender will be required to reduce the loan’s interest rate, all the way down to a rock-bottom 2 percent. If that doesn’t do the trick, the lender can extend the term of the loan, for as long as 40 years. If that still doesn’t reach a level lower than 31 percent, the servicer could forebear loan principal at no interest. All of these combined are referred to as loan modification.
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The 31 percent could be a very difficult number for many individuals who’ve lived beyond their means. The number is based on a borrower’s gross monthly income, before any payroll deductions are made. It also includes real estate taxes and condo fees. If people have more than 55% debt, they will have to get debt counseling. This is all a part of the government loan modification plan to save homes.
How do you get lenders to respond? It takes financial incentives. Servicers, lenders or others holding the mortgages will be paid $1,000 dollars for each mortgage loan modification, and then receive another $1,000 each year that the borrower stays current on the mortgage. The borrower will also receive a reduction in his mortgage principal if he makes payments on time.
The determining factor for a home loan modification will be a rather complicated calculation referred to as net-value test. When a mortgage loan modification can generate more cash flow for the lender than an unchanged loan, a loan modification will be required. This is a win-win situation for the lender and borrower who is both in the same boat rather they realize it or not. It keeps the borrower in his or her residence while at the same time letting lenders avoid foreclosure procedures as well as netting some cash which is what they are in business to do.
There are a number of other conditions that must be met for a home loan modification, including financial hardship. It’s best to consult directly with your lender to determine if you qualify. Here’s something to remember: Get started sooner rather than later on your mortgage loan modification. As you know foreclosure rates are on the rise, lenders are expecting an avalanche of requests to be included in the new program.
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on Mar 19 2010. Filed under Press Releases.
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