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. …

How To Compare Mortgage Rates

February 9, 2010
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To ensure that you get the best home loan rate possible, it is necessary that you compare the rates of different mortgages.  You should do this even if you took a mortgage a few years ago because mortgage rates change every now and then and you may find other mortgages offering better deals than the deal you received a few years back.
But it is not easy to compare different mortgage rates.  You need to know and keep in mind the important details while doing a mortgage rate comparison.  These factors will give you the right picture on how to compare and decide what home loan to choose.  Here is a…

Sydney Home Loan Options Compared To Other Australian Cities

February 8, 2010
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Sydney home loans are slightly different compared to home loans in other cities in Australia.  Even though the Reserve Bank decides the overall interest rates in the country, certain local distinctiveness affect the difference of Sydney home loans from other cities like Brisbane and Melbourne.

The home loans in Sydney differ because it is a major city in Australia. There are also home loan brokers that provide only Sydney home loan options to clients because they understand the local nature of the place and the real estate prices in Sydney.  These home loan brokers can also help you find a property.

Before getting a home loan broker, make sure that the broker…

Perks of Buying a Foreclosed Home!

December 22, 2009
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Due to the depressed economic conditions, there has been a wave of foreclosures. These kind of properties presented attractive opportunities for home seekers to buy a house at an affordable price.

* Low Prices – almost available at a discount to their market price. Discounts of 30% to 50% are not unheard of but the usual discounts are in the more modest range of 5% to 10%.
* Great Home Flipping Opportunities – spend some time, effort and money in doing up the house, you may well be able to resell it at a quick profit.
* Immediate Availability – most lenders will ensure that after the foreclosure, the home is empty before…

Short Sales - 4 Things Sellers Must Know

December 8, 2009
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Before a seller thinks about doing a short sale, be aware of these four items and know the impact they will have. They may determine whether or not you want to consider pursuing it.

Seller must prove to the bank that they have a bona fide hardship - If the bank knows that you can make the monthly mortgage payment then they will expect you to make the payment.

Your credit score will tank - When a bank performs a short sale, this action is recorded with all three of the major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion). The notion in your credit will show that the mortgage was terminated in a…