Santa Clarita Home Loan Modification
Loan Modification - What is it?
- A loan modification is a change to the loan contract which is agreed to by the lender and the homeowner. The lender modifies the existing loan(s) in order to work with the homeowner because of hardship.
- The purpose is to help make the loan(s) more affordable.
- Usually it is in the form of a rate reduction, fixing the rate for certain duration of time (Rate Freeze), or term extension.
Now borrowers can obtain modifications or freezes from their lender for unaffordable rate adjustments on adjustable rate mortgages. The earlier the homeowner addresses the issue, the better the chances are of negotiating a fixed rate and a payment that is manageable.
If the homeowner can afford their home and just not their current mortgage payment, then they may be eligible for a loan modification.
A key factor that is required in every loan modification is the existence of a financial hardship for the borrower. The hardship can be temporary in nature or permanent, but the borrower must be able to prove the hardship.
Additionally, legal issues present in the current loan(s) can be utilized as leverage during negotiations with the lender for a loan modification. There are some violations that are so egregious that they carry enough leverage to warrant a loan modification in and of themselves.
Frequently asked questions about loan modifications
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