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October 20th, 2009

Carlsbad, CA Mortgage Modifications Not as Simple as Originally Hoped

Categories: Foreclosure Prevention, Home Loans, Interest Rates, Market Trends, Sellers

Carlsbad, CA - According to CNN Money, Half a million people are now in trial modifications under the Obama administration’s mortgage rescue plan, but getting them permanent help is proving to be much more difficult.

The foreclosure prevention plan, is meant to reduce eligible borrowers’ monthly payments to no more than 31% of their pre-tax income.  In order to qualify, a homeowner must make three on-time monthly payments before they can receive a permanent modification.

Unfortunately there is the typical he said/she said to each loan.  The mortgage companies are complaining that they need more information that the borrowers aren’t providing.  The borrowers are complaining that the mortgage companies keep losing their documents.  So months go by without permanent modifications.

The Obama administration is trying to make changes to their programs allowing mortgage companies to access tax records through the IRS, rather than waiting for borrowers, and approving and moving clients into permanent modifications without their signatures.  They are hoping that this will help streamline the process and help more US homeowners. 

If you are having problems making your mortgage payment.  Contact your mortgage company.  They may tell you that they can not help you until you have missed a payment.  You may want to ask for a forbearance plan.  Although this will still affect your credit, it will allow you to work with your lender to find a more permanent, acceptable solution.

Your home is often the biggest investment you will ever make.  Make the most informed solutions possible.  If you have any Carlsbad or North County Coastal real estate questions, please contact us.

Tags: Mortgage Modifications

Posted by Mike and Amy Mewborn//