Loss Mitigation Programs That Stop Foreclosure Fast!

Stop Foreclosure with Loss Mitigation Programs

Loss mitigation programs were established by the federal government and the mortgage industry in order to stop home foreclosures. They help foreclosure victims in default on their mortgages to find alternatives to home foreclosure. Every homeowner's situation is unique and each lender has their own policies regarding the use of these programs to stop foreclosure. Our extensive experience and solid working relationships with mortgage lenders allows us help you avoid the common pitfalls that many homeowners encounter while trying to work things out directly with their lender. After performing a thorough assessment of your personal finances and analyzing your lender's loss mitigation policies our professional loss mitigators will negotiate with your lender to get you the best possible solution to your home foreclosure problem. We can help you save your home and credit history through a variety of loss mitigation options:

1. LOAN MODIFICATION
(Available on a very limited number of VA loans with lender and/or investor approval) (Called Recast for FHA)

If you have incurred a long term financial hardship, our office can assist you in supplying the appropriate information to lender to take the appropriate measures to modify the term(s) of your mortgage. This could lower the interest rate and/or extend the term of the loan resulting in lower payments. There are costs and fees associated with a modification that you will be responsible for. All property taxes must be current or you must be participating in an approved payment plan with your taxing authority to be eligible for a modification. Any additional liens or mortgagees must agree to be subordinate to the first mortgage. All requests are subject to your lender's approval. Click here if you want to talk to a loss mitigation specialist about participating in this program.

2. VA LOAN MODIFICATION/REFUNDING
(Available for VA loans only) (Need at least 30 days to process)

A refunding is when the VA buys your loan from the lender. Refunding may give VA the flexibility to consider options to help you save your home that your current lender either could not or would not consider. When the VA refunds a loan under 38 U.S.C. 36.4318, the delinquency is added to the principal balance and the loan is re-amortized. Your new loan will be non-transferable without prior approval from the Secretary. If your interest rate was lowered and an assumption is approved, the interest rate will be adjusted back to the previous rate. Click here if you want to talk to a loss mitigation specialist about participating in this program.

3. SHORT PAYOFF
(Short Sale) (Pre-foreclosure Sale) (Compromise Of Sale)

If you have suffered a long term financial hardship and are unable to maintain your loan or if you need to sell the property to avoid a default loss on the property, it is possible that the lender may be able to accommodate you with a short payoff. A qualified buyer is required. If this is an option you wish to pursue, you must inform the loss mitigation specialist assisting you immediately. There may be tax ramifications associated with any short payoff or foreclosure; therefore, we recommend you contact your tax advisor for details. Some states permit lenders to seek a deficiency judgment for the amount the payoff was discounted. See your state's foreclosure law for more information. Check with an attorney for advice on your personal situation. Click here if you want to talk to a loss mitigation specialist about participating in this program.

4. DEED-IN-LIEU OF FORECLOSURE

If you have incurred a long term financial hardship and your house has been on the market (at fair market value) for at least 90 days, you may be eligible for a deed-in lieu of foreclosure. To be considered for this option, you must complete a financial package and provide a copy of your recent active listing agreement. Also, there cannot be any additional claims or liens (other the mortgage) against the property. If you are approved for a deed-in-lieu, you will be giving up all rights to the property and the property will be conveyed to your investor. In exchange for the deed-in-lieu, the lender may waiver all deficiency judgment rights. You may be asked to participate in a Short Payoff program before a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure is accepted. Click here if you want to talk to a loss mitigation specialist about participating in this program.

5. REPAYMENT PLAN

If you have incurred a short term financial hardship and your loan is two or more months past due, your loss mitigation specialist will also consider submitting a request for a payment plan to your lender for approval. Only after reviewing your financial situation will this option be considered. All clients must be able to show that they can afford this plan in order to be eligible. Click here if you want to talk to a loss mitigation specialist about participating in this program.

6. SPECIAL FORBEARANCE
(FHA loans only) (Type I & II)

If you have incurred a short term financial hardship and your loan is 90 days to 365 days past due, the loss mitigation specialist will also consider submitting a request for a special forbearance. A special forbearance is designed to provide you with more relief than is possible with a regular repayment plan. Typical approval can result in spreading the repayment over 12 to 18 months. Type II - can be utilized in an unemployment situation whereby the promise of future employment is present. We have done VA loans that resulted 27-month repayment plans. Click here if you want to talk to a loss mitigation specialist about participating in this program.

7. PARTIAL CLAIM
(FHA mortgages only) (Some Freddie Mac Investor loans)

The loss mitigation specialist may assist in requesting a partial claim if you qualify. You may be eligible if your loan is 120 to 365 days past due. A partial claim results in placing your past due payments into a subordinate mortgage (2nd mortgage) between you and the Secretary of Housing Urban Development. The partial claim note will require you to start making payments when you pay off the first mortgage. There is no interest. The partial claim can be for no more than 12 months of past due payments. Click here if you want to talk to a loss mitigation specialist about participating in this program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is foreclosure? Common misspellings include: forecloser, forcloser, forclosure.

A. Home foreclosure is a process by which a lender regains a property which they have financed. Typically, this is because the borrower or homeowner is behind on house payments and is unable to catch up, often due to circumstances outside of his or her control. When the lender forecloses on the homeowner, the homeowner must move out of the house, therefore, losing all possession of the property and jeopardizing any possible equity that the homeowner may have in the home. There is a legal time frame, which varies from state to state, which determines how long the foreclosure process can take. Click here to review foreclosure laws state-by-state.

Q. What can loss mitigation do for you?

A. The goal of loss mitigation is to work out an agreement between the homeowner and the lender that will stop foreclosure proceedings permanently. This allows the homeowner to stay in their home and protects their credit history.

Q. How do we stop foreclosure?

A. Our company specializes in resolutions of mortgage delinquencies or home foreclosure claims on behalf of you, the homeowner. We perform a detailed financial analysis and work with you to determine your best alternatives. We review your lenders loss mitigation policies and your state's foreclosure law to make sure that we give you the best service within the context of your situation. By working with you and your lender we can tailor a resolution to meet your specific criteria and financial circumstance. We do all of this quickly and effectively because we have been doing this for 20 years and have thousands of satisfied customers. Click here to see what our customers are saying about us.

Q. How long do I have to act?

A. Time is of the essence when you are behind on house payments. Time is definitely not your friend in this situation. Each day that passes makes it that much harder to get a work out agreement with your lender that you can live with. The home foreclosure process can take anywhere from a few weeks to many months, depending on your state law and the method of foreclosure your lender chooses to use. We have encountered many homeowners who did not even know that they had already lost their house! Click here to contact USLM for a free eligibility assessment.

Q: Several companies of contacted me recently offering to help. What's different about USLM?

A. There are many predatory companies who are not what they appear to be. Beware of unscrupulous companies who are actually just interested in buying your house at big discount, or attorneys who just want to take you into bankruptcy or companies that collect a consultation fee then do nothing for you. You can check us out through your state attorney general or the better business bureau. We are very proud of our 20 year track record of success and thousands of satisfied customers. They are strong evidence that we deliver on our promises.

Q. Should I negotiate with the lender myself?

A. Yes. If you are only a payment or two behind and your lender has not hired an attorney to begin foreclosure proceedings you may be able to negotiate a work out agreement yourself. If you are successful then you have saved yourself some funds that can be used to get caught up on your mortgage. Just remember, don't waste a lot of time on this. Time is not on your side right now. If you don't have something worked out within 1-2 weeks, then it's obvious that your lender is not serious about working things out with you directly. When you get to that point you will be better served by professional representation that can use the formal business and legal protocols to your advantage. USLM delivers the critical information and professional representation that you need to get the best possible work out agreement with your lender.

Q. Can USLM help me improve my credit rating?

A. USLM does not do credit repair services but we do strongly recommend the nation's leader in credit repair, Lexington Law Firm. Right now, of course, the best thing you can do to help your credit is to prevent foreclosure. Click here to contact USLM for a free eligibility assessment.

Q. How long does it take for you to complete the case once we fill out all of the paperwork?

A. Anywhere from 2 days to several months. This depends on the stage of foreclosure you are in and your financial position. Typically it takes several weeks to complete a work out agreement and stop foreclosure proceedings.

Q. Do I have enough time to stop my foreclosure?

A. Up until the foreclosure sale occurs there is still hope. If a sale date for your house has been set you need to act fast. We have stopped sales set for the next day but this is very risky and some lenders will not agree to it. You're best option is to take action immediately to stop foreclosure before it goes too far. Click here to contact USLM today for a free eligibility assessment.

Q. How much do you charge to stop home foreclosure?

A. Our fees are based on your mortgage payment amount, and the complexity and urgency of your situation. Our professional loss mitigation consultants will evaluate your case and explain the best options to save your home. We are confident that you will feel that our fees are a bargain compared to the cost of the alternatives. We offer a money back guarantee if we cannot get you a work out agreement with your lender(s) as long as no sale date has been set. Click here to contact USLM today for a free eligibility assessment.

Q. I'm currently in bankruptcy. Can you still help?

A. Yes. But we cannot negotiate a work out agreement with your lender until your mortgage has been discharged or dismissed from the bankruptcy proceedings. Our professional loss mitigation consultants can still evaluate your case and explain the best options to save your home. Then when the mortgage is out of the bankruptcy we can proceed with the home foreclosure help. Sometimes after bankruptcy it is easier to make a mortgage payment because other debts have been discharged.

Q. I've already talked with my lender and they just want all their money. Can you still help me?

A. Yes. Most of our clients have experienced this kind of inflexibility from their lenders before calling us. We get your bank to listen to your needs because they know and trust us. We have been doing this for 20 years. We have mitigated thousands of home foreclosure cases. That kind of experience gives us credibility with your lender. Over the years we have developed positive working relationships with key people at most banks. Our integrity and professionalism have earned us a reputation that allows us to be heard when no one else can get through the red tape. We will use our experience and connections to your advantage. Click here to contact USLM today for a free eligibility assessment.

Q. Should I file for bankruptcy to save my house?

A. Maybe. The American Bar Association has reported that 96% of homeowners who declare bankruptcy end up loosing their home to foreclosure anyway. Bankruptcy is very unlikely to help you save your home. If you declare bankruptcy you will likely end up with BOTH a bankruptcy and a foreclosure on your credit report. That being said, there certainly are times when bankruptcy is appropriate and we recommend you consult a reputable attorney should you think you need it.

Q. Do I need to have a special type of mortgage loan for USLM to help me?

A. No. We specialize in out-of-court resolutions of government and non-government mortgage delinquencies or home foreclosure claims for homeowners. These can be FHA, Rural Administration, VA, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, or conventional loans which have become delinquent. Click here to contact USLM today for a free eligibility assessment.

Q. What if I can no longer afford my home? Can USLM still help me?

A. Yes. If you are certain that you cannot afford your home any longer and wish to sell, The Dufferin Group can help you to secure a short sale payoff or USLM can help with a deed-in lieu of foreclosure agreement with your lender. Often times these agreements can be arranged at low or no cost to you. Click here to contact USLM today for a free eligibility assessment.

California

When you develop a definite plan of action with well-timed, well-informed steps, you can stop the foreclosure process and save your home. We have outlined the foreclose process for the state of California.
Judicial Foreclosure Available: Yes

Non-judicial Foreclosure Available: Yes

Non-judicial Sale

Typically, a title insurance company is named as the trustee to arrange the sale of the real estate.

California is famous for its one-action rule, in which a lender must carefully elect one action to take against the borrower if the borrower defaults. If the lender forecloses the deed of trust out of court, the lender has chosen one action and may not bring a lawsuit to recover a deficiency, which would be a second action. If the lender chooses to sue the borrower and obtain both a foreclosure order, and if the proceeds of the judicial sale of the real estate are not sufficient to repay the loan balance, then a deficiency for the balance. Such a suit is permitted as the lender’s one action.

California lenders rarely elect judicial foreclosures.

Preliminary Notice: Non-judicial

Notice of Sale

The notice of sale must contain the name, street address and phone number of the trustee conducting the sale and the original trustor, along with a statement warning borrowers that their property is about to be lost at a public foreclosure sale and to contact a lawyer for an explanation.

The notice must give the street address. If no street address exists, the notice must state the address of the beneficiary from whom a set of directions to the property may be obtained if they are requested in writing within ten days from the first publications of the foreclosure notice.

Advertising

A copy of the notice of sale must be posted in a conspicuous place on the property to be sold at least 20 days before the sale. If access to the property is restricted by means of a central guard gate, then the notice must be posted on the guard gate. A copy of the notice must be posted at one public place in the city where the property is to be sold (or judicial district in rural areas) at least 20 days before the sale.

Recording

A notice of trustee sale must be recorded at least 14 days before the sale.

Mailing

A notice of trustee sale must be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, 20 days before the foreclosure sale to the borrower, to anyone who requests notice or recorded a request and to the trustors, beneficiaries or parties at interest.

Sale Procedures: Non-judicial

Time

All sales under a power of sale in a deed of trust will be made between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on any business day, Monday through Friday, at the time specified in the notice of trustee sale.

Place

The sale shall commence at the location specified in the notice of sale.

Manner

The sale must be made a public auction to the highest bidder. The trustee has the right to require every bidder to show evidence of ability to pay the full bid in cash, cashier’s check or certain bank checks. Each bid is by law an irrevocable offer to purchase. However, a higher bid cancels an earlier bid. It is unlawful and a criminal offense (a fine of $10,000 or up to one year in jail) to offer anyone consideration not to bid, or to fix or restrain the bidding process in any manner.

Postponement

Sales may be postponed by announcement at the time and location specified for the intended sale. The borrower may postpone the sale in order to obtain cash, provided the written request for postponement identifies source from which the funds are to be obtained, and the postponement is only for one business day. The borrower may obtain one such postponement.

Reinstatement

Debtors may reinstate up to five days before non-judicial foreclosure sale.

Junior

Junior lien holders may no longer redeem, so they may try to protect themselves by (1) advancing funds to bring the senior loan payments current, then foreclosing for the sums advanced; (2) bidding at the foreclosure sale so the price will be sufficient to pay off the senior and the junior liens; or (3) acquire the property by bidding at the foreclosure. If the debtor has a right to redeem and does so, the junior who purchased the home must be reimbursed. Junior liens do not reattach the property if a borrower redeems a senior lien whose foreclosure extinguished the junior. This helps borrowers by encouraging the junior to bid up to the property to fair market value at the foreclosure sale, or else lose out, giving borrowers closer to fair value at sale.

Deficiency

Lenders may not seek a deficiency judgment if (1) the foreclosure is non-judicial or if (2) foreclosure is on a purchase money obligation. The same rules do not apply to guarantee or later lien holders. The lenders may seize alternative collateral. If the lender forecloses by filing a lawsuit, then the lender can obtain both a foreclosure sale order and a judgment against the borrower for a deficiency after the court-ordered sale, but only for the difference between the judgment and the fair value of the security.

Redemption

A borrower’s right to redemption is terminated when a deficiency judgment is waived or prohibited. When redemption is permitted, after judicial foreclosure, only the borrower can now redeem and junior lien holders or "redemptionors" may not. When the lender is permitted to seek a deficiency, elects to pursue a deficiency and forecloses judicially, the borrower may redeem 12 months after sale, but a full credit bid by the lender cuts it to 3 months