Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Foreclosure Crisis

The recession is taking its toll. It’s affecting people from all walks of life and it doesn't discriminate. This is evident in the foreclosure crisis being experienced in the real estate industry. Lenders and borrowers alike are being hit in every direction by the impact of the crisis. The recession makes it tougher for people to pay their mortgages, and the continuous drop of home prices have left many borrowers 'underwater', putting them in the position of owing more than the value of their properties, unable to sell or refinance their way out of trouble.

A lot of homeowners with mortgages are now behind in mortgage payments, even some are facing foreclosure. The government under President Obama is doing its part to curb the crisis with the $75 Billion “Foreclosure Bailout Plan” which aims to help millions of homeowners who are about to lose their homes refinance their mortgages. The mortgage bailout plan will allow 4 to 5 million homeowners refinance their homes. The $75 billion the President allocated will fund the reduction of monthly payments of home owners.

It is estimated that 2.2 million homes will be foreclosed this 2009 alone and not all of which will qualify for the plan because in order to qualify for Obama’s new refinance plan, your loan to value (LTV), cannot be any higher than 105%. So, if the value of your home is $500,000, your loan cannot be any higher than $525,000 (5% higher than the current market value). So that eliminates pretty much everyone who bought a home in 2004 – 2008.

For those who will not qualify for the plan, the options would either be to short sell, foreclose, or apply for a modification with their lenders. If you chose to short sell or foreclose, either way you would incur losses. The best way is to get a modification on your loan so that you may be able to save your house, update your mortgage payments, regain financial stability, and most of all get relief from the impact of the crisis the recession is causing.

Apply for a loan modification with the help of professionals who knows more about the system and can negotiate effectively with lenders on your behalf. Remember, it’s better to get rid of the problem before it’s too late. Act now! Call us.

The Current Housing Market Status

According to a statement made by FHFA Director James B. Lockhart on a speech he made during the celebration of Veteran’s Day last November 2008, foreclosures hurt not only families, their neighbors, whole communities, but in fact, the overall housing market.

We all know the statement to be true. In fact a lot of homeowners whose houses are currently on mortgage are having a hard time coping up with their monthly payments. The truth is that delinquencies on mortgages have tripled, thus increasing the number of foreclosure at a high, which is 150% as compared to the 2 years past. The effect of this to the overall housing market is that housing prices have fallen drastically.

Now, what are the implications of this to a homeowner who already is delinquent on mortgage payments and now owns an ‘upside down’ property?

Let us say for instance that you’re one of those homeowners. The implication is that you have to choose whether to:
  1. Foreclose
  2. Short sell
  3. Retain Ownership
The good news is that you need not worry if in case you’re behind on mortgage payments, facing foreclosure, and owning an ‘upside down’ property. You need not give up ownership of your house and opt for foreclosure because you don’t want to lose the one thing that you’ve worked hard to acquire. You also need not sell your house short.

Retain ownership! That’s the best thing that you can do. Apply for a ‘Loan Modification’, that is the best option you have in order for you to retain ownership of your house, be able to maintain regular mortgage payments, and have the financial freedom to spend your hard earned money for other things that you need.

Call us and learn more about ‘Loan Modification’. Allow us to help you make the difference. Be part of the relief in the hurting housing market situation. Act now!

Flooding the Real Estate Market

There are speculations that home sellers may flood the market soon. This may be brought about by the effort of the government to free up credits combined with the lowering of interest rates. It would be advantageous for potential buyers but it would somehow put current homeowners at a disadvantageous position.

If you’re a homeowner who is currently on mortgage and in a state of feeling the pressure of financial crisis, you might be considering the possibility of putting your house in the market. This may be brought about by concerns on your part like; delinquency on mortgage payment, financial hardship, risk of foreclosure, and owning an upside down property.

The effect of flooding the real estate market with home sellers is that this would actually result in further depression. The condition would just create over-saturation in the housing market. This means that if you would put up your property in the market, chances are slim that you can sell it immediately. Planning a short sell would not be a wise choice if there is a way for you to avoid foreclosure and stay in your home.

You try your luck first on the possibility of a modification on your loan since thousands of homeowners have been helped by the process. Mortgage modification would be a better choice rather than putting your property up for sale. In this way, you put yourself on an advantageous position. You can:
  • Retain ownership of your house
  • Have a financial peace of mind
  • Provide a better future for your family
  • Live a better life
Act NOW! Have the ADVANTAGE…