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When a borrower takes out a loan to purchase a home, the borrower signs two sets of
documents. One is the Promissory note which declares how much the borrower owes, and when the money
will be paid back. The second set of documents is the deed of trust. These documents outline the process whereby the lender can take away the home
if the borrower does not pay.
Foreclosure
laws vary by state, but nowhere is it illegal to stop
Foreclosure sales. It may be embarrassing that you can not
make your payments, but the Deed of Trust gives you rights which banks are slow to
mention.
If you are bound to become
a new Foreclosure, even before the file is handed over to
a Foreclosure service, you should know your options. With this knowledge you can choose an appropriate
course of action. Everyone's circumstances are different, but once it is evident that you cannot
make the mortgage payments as agreed, do not wait to get help. Consult a Foreclosure
attorney or a skilled loss
mitigation specialist to learn your rights.
Many homeowners continue to borrow
money to pay the mortgage out of shame or pride. Many of these homeowners realize they can't afford
to keep making their payments. Once they find out what their choices are, most homeowners realize
that there are options they have never considered.
For instance, while the Foreclosure
process is playing out, you may elect to remain in your home even though you are not making the
payments. You remain the owner until the Foreclosure is complete. You also have the power to try
and negotiate a settlement with your lender.
Arm yourself with knowledge. Don't be
fooled into deeding over your home to someone looking to buy Foreclosure homes cheaply. Don't let
your lender talk you into making partial payments until you know what consequences will affect
you.
To find a skilled negotiator or more
information about stopping foreclosure, email us at
info@wabroker.com. Information is always free.
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