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Q: What does it mean to be in foreclosure?
A: According to dictionary.com, to foreclose is to deprive (you) the
mortgagor of the right to redeem mortgaged property, when payments have
not been made. When you have missed two months worth of payments you
have defaulted on your loan, but you are not yet in foreclosure. The
foreclosure proceedings will not initiate until the mortgage lender or
bank submits paper work to a prosecuting attorney.
Q: What are my options?
A: Once the mortgage lender sends letters informing you of the
Foreclosure it is important that you keep your head up; find a way to
fix things. Immediately start considering your options of another loan,
refinancing, etc. On the other hand, if you know you are in over your
head then selling is always an option. To keep from falling deep into
the foreclosure process it is really important to weigh out your
options, looking at your finances and what you can afford in the future.
Q: Who do I turn to?
A: You can talk to your mortgage lender about your options with payments
adjustments, another loan, etc. If you decide to sell the house, there
are always local investors who can help you get your feet back on the
ground. If you decide to sell your home make sure you are getting help
from credible sources and of course don't ever sign anything before
reading it.
Q: If I am in foreclosure, how much time do I have until I have to
leave the house?
A: Laws vary from state to state; in states like Georgia a foreclosure
house for sale is advertised to the public only seven days after being
filed. However in other states, the house is not publicly advertised
until the 130th day of the foreclosure process. If you look online or go
to the library and look up your state legislature, you will find a slue
of detailed statutes. Do some research so you know exactly what timeline
you are dealing with, but the bottom line is to act as quickly and
wisely as possible.
Q: Does the lender have the right to repossess my house, even
though I have been paying for it all this time?
A: Unfortunately, yes. Even though you only missed those few payments
and had paid so many others, the mortgage documents or deed of trust
(depending if you live in a judicial or non-judicial state) gives the
lender the right to foreclose and repossess the property after you have
defaulted on payments for a certain length of time.
Q: What is refinancing and how can it help me out of foreclosure?
A: By refinancing you are essentially taking another loan. The new loan
is based off a new appraisal of your property. One benefits of
refinancing is that you can sometimes get a lower interest rate, in
turn, decreasing your monthly mortgage rate. However, refinancing is not
for everyone. It can also put you at higher risk for foreclosure
depending on a number of factors. Really do some research and talk to
someone who can advise you well on this option.
Q: If I lose my house in foreclosure are my chances of buying
again lessened?
A: If you apply for a loan on another house your past foreclosure will
show in your credit history. This does not mean you will not qualify for
a loan; however you are less likely to receive, for instance, a low down
payment loan. It is very important to stay informed and knowledgeable in
how to stop the Foreclosure before it happens. There are people who are
willing to take the time and help.
Special Thanks To Lucy Landley For Theses Question and Answers
Lucy Landley is a writer for the National Association of Foreclosure
Prevention Professionals, and regular contributor of foreclosure related
articles. For more information on NAFPP, please visit
http://nafpp.org/.
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