Are you behind on your mortgage and don't know what to do? I know it can be scary... I'm wrote this blog for you! Hopefully to shed some light on your personal situation and help you make a decision about your future. You probably know, a lot of people are in a similar situation... YOU ARE NOT ALONE! I know it's hard to open alll the pieces of mail from the bank, the big envelopes, the certified letters...The list goes on.
Take a look at what your 7 potential options are. There could be light at the end of the tunnel...Don't give up hope. You can call me if you have questions and I will gladly assist you and answer any questions you may have.
Sophie Aretta, (925) 575-1839
sophie.aretta@bhghome.com
OPTION 1: Pay down/Sell This is an option if you have money to spare. You can sell your home and you pay the difference between what your house sells for and what you owe your lender. The positive to this is you can keep your credit intact. The negative is that you need disposable dollars to do this.
OPTION 2: Short Sale A short sale is where we will sell your home for less than what you owe. Your Realtor will negotiate with your lender(s) to accept less than what you owe. It will make a difference if your loan is a purchase money (non-recourse) or non-purchase money (recourse). Note: There can be tax ramifications depending on if you have a recourse or non-recourse loan. We can explain the difference if you give us a call. The positive is that you can pay off your loan(s) without any money out of your pocket. The negative depends on how many payments you missed. It can reduce your credit score 50-150 points.
OPTION 3: Walk-away/Foreclosure This is a situation where you just walk away from your house. You can still have negative tax consequences and it can affect your credit by approximately 250 points. In most cases, a short sale is a better option.
OPTION 4: Bankruptcy Sometimes you will be advised to file bankruptcy. In a lot of cases, people will suggest this because they do not know about other options as mentioned above. This should be a last resort. It can affect your credit by approximately 400 points and your credit for the long-term.
OPTION 5: Deed in Lieu of This is a situation where you basically hand the keys over to your lender. In most cases, the last thing your lender wants is the property back, and if they do, it is normally prior to foreclosure. At this point, your credit is probably already negatively affected. If you were current with your payments, why would your lender take the property back?
OPTION 6: Loan Modification with your Lender This is a situation where you want to stay in your property, but can’t afford your current payment(s). The lender might renegotiate interest rates or reduce your payment and add it on to the backend of your loan.
OPTION 7: Rent You can rent your property out until the market turns upwards. In most cases, there will be a negative between the rent and your loan payment(s). Most of the experts feel this market will take 2-4 years to turn-around. You should be prepared to rent out your property a couple of years.
* (Reductions to credit scores are estimates only. Individual situations will produce varying results).
Everyone’s situation is different. This report is only a guide. It should not be a substitute to talking with your CPA/attorney about your individual situation.
I can almost guarantee that you will feel better after speaking to an experienced short sale professional. I have consulted with over 200 families and personally negotiated over 150 short sales myself... The homeowners that speak with most always have a sense of relief after our conversation. Now, that's not to say that short selling is always the answer... However, wouldn't you feel better if you created a plan for situation? Essentially, you will be DE-financing your home, un-winding the debt that you have. Let's do it the right way!
Remember, there is LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL!!
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