When you are hit by unexpected problems such as illness, injury, natural disaster, losing your job or the death of a loved one, you may find yourself in a position where you are no longer able to meet expenses and pay off your loans. One solution is to have your loans modified to lower your monthly payments.
Mortgage loans are the most likely to be modified, since they present a big burden, and mortgage payments often get sacrificed or paid late in order to meet other expenses such as food, utilities, or medical bills. There are many different home loan modification programs available, including in-house modifications and government programs such as the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Flex Modification program and the federal Home Affordable Modification Program.
However, loan modification is not the best solution for everyone; and if you take that route, you may find that instead of helping you get past a difficult financial time, your modification is causing additional problems.
If you are a Columbus resident struggling with unmanageable debts, it makes sense to get professional help before taking steps toward loan modification. The seasoned Columbus, Ohio, bankruptcy lawyers at Fesenmyer Cousino Weinzimmer provide free initial consultations for people throughout the Columbus area who have gotten into financial difficulty. We will examine your individual situation and determine whether loan modification is the best way for you to find relief from your debts. Contact us today by email or call 614-228-4435.
Modifying a loan involves negotiating with your lender to change some aspect of the loan so you can lower your monthly payments. This can be done by:
The result will be lower monthly mortgage payments, but you will have to pay for a longer period of time, and you will have paid more at the end of the loan. Still, loan modifications may be good for people who:
While some banks or other lenders are reluctant to do so, many will agree to modify your loan. This is because most lenders do not want to foreclose on your house or seize your property. Lenders prefer to receive payments, even for a lower amount, rather than deal with reclaimed property.
However, since making a mistake can cost you money, and people have been taken advantage of in loan modification scams, it makes sense to have an experienced loan modification attorney help you negotiate with your lender and make sure you are getting a legitimate modification under the best possible terms.
The following are some problems you can run into with loan modification.
1) Loan modifications are confusing and involve lots of paperwork. In order to qualify, you must file hundreds of pages of complicated forms and provide evidence, and it’s easy to agree to something you hadn’t intended.
Required paperwork usually includes:
2) The lender benefits most. The lender changes the new terms of your loan and will do so in a manner that is profitable.
3) Loan modifications are a hassle and attract con artists who know that people asking for loan modifications are struggling and vulnerable. They may try tactics like collecting illegal upfront fees for loan modification services, and never even provide the loan modification.
There are alternatives to loan modification, including:
Whether or not you decide on loan modification, don’t make the mistake of going it alone when there is help available. If you find yourself drowning in debt and being harassed because you are unable to make payments, take the first step toward getting your life back on track by contacting the experienced and compassionate debt-relief attorneys at Fesenmyer Cousino Weinzimmer today for a FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION.
We know what you are going through. We will evaluate your entire financial picture by looking at your income, your debts and your goals, and we will discuss the best fit for your individual situation. We will walk you through every phase of the loan modification or other debt-relief processes and find what works best for you. We have helped thousands of Ohio residents find new hope.
Delaying can only make your situation worse, so call the Columbus, Ohio, loan-modification attorneys at Fesenmyer Cousino Weinzimmer today at 614-228-4435 in Columbus and central Ohio, or email for your free consultation.
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