Tips On Writing A Hardship Letter

March 4, 2010
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Many homeowners have ended in foreclosures because of the recent economic slump and high rate of unemployment.  These homeowners weren’t able to pay their mortgages causing lenders to take legal action against them.  An effective way to avoid foreclosures without a legal battle is by making a hardship letter.  A hardship letter can be a great decision in battling foreclosures and here are some tips on how to write a hardship letter.

1. You can choose to hire a consultant to write the hardship letter in your behalf or write it yourself.  The important thing is make sure all relevant information regarding your financial status are attached for the benefit of…

Steps To Avoid Mortgage Foreclosure

March 4, 2010
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The right methods and strategies can effectively help you delay or save your home from foreclosure.  Here are five steps that can help save your home for at least a year or two until you get your finances sorted.

1. Do not move out of your home during foreclosure proceedings because you could lose homeowner benefits and advantages like the one-time FHA mortgage insurance.

2. If you are falling behind with your mortgage payments, work out a personal solution to help you catch up on payments.  Also make sure that your lenders are aware of your financial status.

3. Ask help from credit counseling agencies and debt management companies.  They could suggest alternatives…

Tax Deductible Mortgages

March 3, 2010
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Canadian homeowners are having a complicated time to save money for retirement when they are also trying to pay the mortgage.  It is hard to save money when there is a huge amount of debt to pay.  Homeowners can take advantage of a tax deductible mortgage to save money.  A tax deductible mortgage can be accomplished by the homeowner’s financial advisors by restructuring the mortgage.

The tax law in Canada permits the deduction of interest on loans for purposes like investment.  Getting the help and advice of financial advisors can help homeowners pay the debt because of a tax deductible investment.

The mortgage includes principal and interest that can be reduced once…

How To Be Eligible For A Home Loan

March 3, 2010
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You need to meet some basic requirements to get a home loan.  Here is a list or requirements that you need to get to be eligible for a home loan:

1. Applicant must be at least 21 years of age.  Maximum age to avail a home loan is 58 years for salaried people and 60 years for self-employed people but this may vary with different financial institutions.

2. Banks need to know if an applicant has a stable source of income.  You need to show them your current track record, credit history, savings account, current investment, tax returns, statements for stocks and mutual funds.  This will help lenders decide on how much…

How To Write A Short Sale Hardship Letter

March 3, 2010
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In applying for a short sale, you need to provide a hardship letter to get your application approved.  Short sales are offered to homeowners who have not yet fallen into foreclosure but are falling behind mortgage payments.

The hardship letter is the most crucial element to obtain a short sale so it should be written from the heart and thoroughly discusses the reason behind the borrower’s inability to pay the mortgage.  Whether the letter is handwritten or typewritten, the main objective of the letter is to convince lenders to grant you a short sale.  Always use a business format when writing a hardship letter.  Write your name and address on the…

Getting A Loan Modification

February 23, 2010
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If you are dreading a possible foreclosure because you cannot afford to pay the mortgage, a loan modification can save you.  A loan modification is also a good solution for those homeowners who cannot refinance.

Modifying a loan restructures the terms of the existing mortgage without refinancing.  The terms that can be modified are the amount of monthly payments, length of loan and the principle to fit the current financial status of the borrower.

Anyone can get a loan modification as long as they prove their genuine hardship in paying the mortgage.  Each lender will have a different set of modification guidelines and are currently adopting new guidelines to support the increase…

Avoid Getting Your Loan Application Rejected

February 15, 2010
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Always prepare yourself when applying for a loan.  Being prepared can help ease your worries and prevent getting your application loan rejected.  To help you avoid rejection, here is a list of common reasons why some loan applications are denied and how you can avoid it.

1. Your loan application might be rejected if you apply for too much money.  Instead, let the lender decide what you can borrow and what you can afford to pay.
2. Lack of preparation.  Gather all the necessary documents including pay stubs, investment statements, tax returns and bank statements before applying for a loan
3. Lack of understanding with the loan programs and processes.  Ask the help…

Finding The Right Mortgage

February 9, 2010
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Finding the right mortgage is a difficult task.  You have to choose the right mortgage that will suit your individual needs and financial capacities.  Here is a number of easy and simple ways to help you find the right mortgage:

1. Research other loan types before making a decision.
2. Consider seller financing.  Aside from poor credit, a seller may want to finance the loan to negotiate a better interest and to avoid mortgage insurance.
3. Get an existing mortgage.  You can take over an existing mortgage to possibly avoid fees charged by the brokers.  It can also have a lower interest rate compared to what the real estate market is currently offering. …