Foreclosure Strategy Unleashed

I’m browsing real estate sales in my area and in the same neighborhood you might see widely different prices on homes sold recently.

I’m guessing that the really low prices are foreclosures and the not so low prices are typical home sales. Is this the case? If so, this gives some hope to those trying to sell their home for a more reasonable price.

If not, then I’m trying to figure out what can cause such a drastic disparity. For example, two virtually identical homes in the same neighborhood sold within days of each other: one at $125k and one at $175k.

That is a very large price disparity if the homes were virtually identical.
Typically a foreclosed home by its nature is a victim of deferred maintenance and even willful damage by the owner.
You might speak to a Realtor who specializes in foreclosures to get some comps on these houses and to understand what causes the large price gap.
But don’t get your hopes up too high, if homes are selling for less in a neighborhood, buyers will not be willing to offer the higher price point. The comps tell the story.

If you are waiting for government help to stop foreclosure, you will need to wait until President Elect Obama and the new congress is seated before you have any financial difficulty.  That’s because the existing program, Hope for Homeowners (H4H) is great for the government but not so good for anybody else.  When the initial plan was unveiled by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) the anticipation was that it would help to save over 400,000 homeowners from foreclosure.  H4H went live on October 1st, 2008 and in the first two months relatively few homeowners have taken advantage of it. There will be many articles touting it as a great thing that will help many people.  To me, it is a fairly stupid idea.

H4H requires lenders to take a serious haircut and for borrowers to give up their equity.  At first look, it seems like a good idea.  Under further investigation I think it falls apart.  Let’s take a look at how the FHA describes this will work.  For purposes of discussion, we will presume that you paid $250,000 for the house with a 10% down payment.  The example information below is taken directly from the FHA website.                                                                                          

These are examples of how the unique equity and appreciation sharing elements of this program work.  Keep in mind that these are only examples, and your actual experience will depend on many things, including how much your home increases or decreases in value1

Let’s say your home has an appraised value at the time you receive your FHA mortgage of $200,000.

And your mortgage is 90% of this, or $180,000.

This means the initial equity is the difference between 1 and 2, or $20,000.

                               

In this example, you and the FHA share this $20,000 when you sell your home or refinance your loan, because the program requires you as the homeowner to share the “equity” created when the lender walks away from $45,000 of debt.

Here’s how that $20,000 would be split:

If you sell or refinance:

During Year 1     FHA receives 100%, or   $20,000 you receive 0%, or           $0

During Year 2     FHA receives 90%, or      $18,000 you receive 10%, or        $2,000

During Year 3     FHA receives 80%, or      $16,000 you receive 20%, or        $4,000

During Year 4     FHA receives 70%, or      $14,000 you receive 30%, or        $6,000

During Year 5     FHA receives 60%, or      $12,000 you receive 40%, or        $8,000

After Year 5        FHA receives 50%, or      $10,000 you receive 50%, or       $10,000

So, if you sell or refinance right after receiving the new loan, the FHA keeps the equity that was created, and you don’t receive any of it.  On the other hand, let’s assume you stay in this loan and don’t sell or refinance for ten years.  At that point, you’re entitled to half of the equity – in this example, that’s $10,000 – and the FHA is entitled to the other half2.

In addition to this equity sharing, you will have to share any future home price appreciation with the FHA.  This means that, if your home has gone up in value between the time you receive your FHA mortgage and the time of your home sale (or other disposition); you will share the amount of this increase with the FHA (less closing costs and a portion of any improvements you have made).  This is a 50/50 split that does not change over time. 

For example, if:

1.            The value of your home when you take out this loan is……………………$200,000

2.            After some years, you decide to sell.  Now the home is worth…………………$250,000

3.            That means the appreciation is the difference between 1 and 2, or………………$50,000

In this example, you would keep half of this, or $25,000.  The FHA would also receive half, which is also $25,000.

Naturally, if the value goes down, there will be no equity to split and therefore no issue. Fortunately, given enough time, home values always improve, so you will see some proceeds from equity growth at the time you sell or refinance.  Did I mention that you also cannot go get a second mortgage except for making home improvements?  That’s right!  A second mortgage would cut into the equity, of which the government is entitled to half, unless you’re making improvements and thereby increasing the amount of equity that the government gets.  Even if you are currently in trouble, would you consider using this type of government help to stop foreclosure?  Or would you look for some sort of assistance that is not so intrusive?

Now I know what you’re thinking, what if I don’t sell my house?  I’ll just stay in it until a mortgage is paid off.  Maybe even pay it off early and enjoy the house in my retirement.  This way I’ll never pay the government anything.  Not so fast!  Take a close look at the information above and you will see which you must pay the government their half of the equity when you refinance, sell “or other disposition” of the property.  Your estate could potentially have to pay the government half of the equity when they inherit. This could force them to sell or refinance the house.  Is that what you want?

Today banks are in the mood to negotiate and modify loans in order to avoid foreclosure in the first place.  This could be a far better option for you than expecting any government help to stop foreclosure.  I’m afraid that help from the lender is the best you’re going to do, at least until the new President is seated.

Mark Elkins
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I am living in a condo and the owner appears to be going into foreclosure. I have a 60 day notice to quit and I am scared! I am new to Southern California with kids and I am looking for another place with no luck. Can someone please tell me what my rights are as a tenant.
Thank you guys. This is really helpful.

If you’re month to month or if you have a lease, you’re protected under the Tenants of Foreclosure Act of 2009 that President Obama signed into law last July. This federal statute, which overrides state laws, says that a tenant of a property in foreclosure does not have to move out until 90 days after the property is bought at foreclosure auction or sold on the open market. You must, however, still abide by the terms of your rental agreement or lease (you must pay your rent, you can’t be doing any illegal activity, etc.). But, the landlord or the bank can’t force you out for no reason.

Also, California rental laws state that the person who buys the property must honor your current lease until it expires if

a) The buyer is not an individual (they’re a company or an investment group, and

b) The buyer does not intend on occupying the property him or herself.

However, the Tenants of Foreclosure Act supersedes this state law.

why did this person put the deed in his name after it was too late to avoid the foreclouse auction of the home?
facts:
He inherited the house in Oct. 2008.
He was the sole will executor and sole beneficiary.
He chose to drive the highly valued used car he inherited and ignored the mortgage.
He was served foreclosure papers in Nov. 2009.
He let the deadline to settle with the bank pass.
Then only 4 weeks before the auction of the house he puts the deed in his name.
This was 16 months after the death. Probate did not delay his putting the deed in his name. I know the probate process and I have compared his parent’s will to my father’s will and my father’s will is more complicated and the minimum time to end probate in my county is 9 months and the maximum is 13 months, so why he waited 16 months to put the house in his name, when it was too late to avoid foreclosure, is an unanswered question for some of you legal minds in Yahoo land.
He was quoted as saying he is "trying to keep the house". Not sure how he could arrange financing since he is the one being foreclosed on.
he is the will executor & benfeficiary of the house as I saw the deed of distribution myself & deed was put in his name on 2-10-2010.
Why he waited 16 mo. is a mystery. The lawyer who is researching the title 4 me say the guy’s title is worthless as he waited too late, & house will be auctioned. I’ve tried 2 talk 2 the bank & offer them all the debt they are owed. They say they can’t talk 2 me until after the auction. I’m wondering if the guy will be at the auction & bid himself based on some way he has got some financing. The debt is $38K so the mortgage well under $250. My $47,000 mortgage on a sale that didn’t occur was $250 a mo., so this guy has ignored a small mortgage payment for 16 mo. while driving the expensive inherited car. Sell the car & down grade 2 a more modest car & foreclosure never happens. I’ve seen the will and it is very simple with he being the excutor and sole beneficiary. The nerve of him to drive the car and live in the house and ignore the small mortgage.
wait a minute. I’ll be borrowing the money to pay for this house, and my mortgage and bank arrangement should include home owner’s insurance for a year as well as mortgage insurance. This should go into effect the date of closing and the Master in Equity court allows about 20-30 days after the auction to be paid the 95% not paid the date of the auction, paid by the high bidder. My own mortgage should insure it. Not sure.
You can’t "get out of" your mortgage, by giving your house to someone else.
……..he gave it to himself, he was the will excutor and the beneficiary. Maybe he had legal advice and maybe not. He sure waited at least 3 months after probate should-could have been closed.
when the auction occurs on March 8th, I’ll know what value the deed transfer was to the individual and whether it was good or bad legal advice, or maybe the person did not get legal advice. In my county, deeds of distribution do not require a lawyer. It’s recommended since the asset is large as compared to as car, etc. but a lawyer is not required.
the house got pulled from the auction docket. The foreclosed on person got financing or something. I’ll ask the lawyer that did my title search what happened.

Some people think they know a way around the inevitable. Bottom line, if you do not pay, you are going to lose the asset.

Foreclosure Bailout Loans

Many homeowners are facing foreclosure in today’s market because of the current economic climate, rising interest rates and ARM mortgages, and other unfortunate circumstances. With job loss and unemployment at an all time high it is no wonder many people are scrambling to stay in their homes. If you are facing foreclosure there are ways to stay in your home but no matter what option you choose the path is not easy. A foreclosure bail out mortgage can allow you to stay in your home but comes with its own risks just like defaulting.

The terms of a foreclosure bail out mortgage are harsh compared to the terms of a traditional loan. Like a hard money loan or bad credit loan they come with very high interest rates, 12 to 18 percent or more compared to 5 or 6 percent for traditional mortgages for people with good credit. Foreclosure bailout loans are balloon type loans that homeowners can use to pay off the delinquent balance on their mortgage including penalties, late fees, and accrued interest. Along with high interest rates these types of loans often require the purchase of points just to get the rate to a manageable level.

If you are facing foreclosure, a foreclosure bailout loan may allow you to stay in your home but it should not be entered into lightly. There are other options available, such as loan and mortgage modifications or even hard money loans that may carry better terms. If you are considering a foreclosure bailout loan you should be familiar with what you need to have to qualify so you do not waste your time pursuing a loan that you will not be able to get. You have to have sufficient equity in your home to qualify. Most lenders who will fund foreclosure bailouts, hard money loans, or bad credit loans will only give you 65 to 70 percent of your home’s value, sometimes even less.

Lenders who fund foreclosure bailout loans do not usually consider a house at its full market value either because they must plan to sell the house below value in a hurry if the borrower defaults. Their estimated value is more likely near 80% of the market value further reducing the amount they will lend. While in many cases a foreclosure bailout loan is better than loosing your home, it is still something to be carefully considered. The terms of these types of loans are harsh and they should only be used as a last resort when getting the bailout is better than allowing the bank to foreclose on the home.

yanni raz
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The holidays are a horrible time to be facing foreclosure. The entire spirit of the holiday is dampened by the foreclosure that is hanging over your head. But rather than focusing on the foreclosure, focus on ways that you can stop mortgage foreclosure during this holiday season.

Here are a few tips to help you focus on what you can do to stop mortgage foreclosure during this holiday season:

1. Focus on what you can control instead of what you cannot. You cannot control who your mortgage company is or what solutions they may or may not be able to offer you. Let go of blaming them. That will get you nowhere with them. You can control how you react to your mortgage company. You can be pleasant to the people that you talk to at your mortgage company. You can choose to work with the people at your mortgage company. You have a far better chance of being able to stop mortgage foreclosure if you are actively trying to work with your mortgage company.

2. Stay away from giving monetary gifts. If you are facing foreclosure, you are certainly going through a difficult time financially. The holidays are a time when we typically express our love through gifts. Instead of giving things during this holiday season, give other kinds of gifts. Gifts of service or gifts of your talents are often more appreciated than gifts that cost money. Your friends and family will understand that you are trying to stop mortgage foreclosure on your house.

3. Focus on what is truly important to you in your life. At the end of the day, a house is a house. A home is wherever you make it. Your family and friends are far more valuable than the house that you live in. Be sure to take time during this holiday season to be with people who love you, care about you, and support you in all that you do. Remember that these are people who will love and support you as you work on being able to stop mortgage foreclosure on your house and they will love and support you even if you are unable to do so. Be sure that you take time to remember who and what is truly important to you in life.

Jill Borash
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Today, everywhere you look, there are commercials, billboards and roadside signs by entities offering to help you prevent a foreclosure of your home. Known as Foreclosure Consultants, some, if not many of these services and the persons whom they employ may be acting in violation of the strict regulations in California which regulate this growing industry. Others, may be outright frauds and scam artists.

 

The focus of these foreclosure consultants is anyone who is behind on their mortgage payments, which is now estimated to encompass one out of every ten homeowners. However, those who seek to defraud the public have their focus especially on the elderly, the newly unemployed, those whose properties are entering foreclosure and those whose payments have recently spiked upwards.

 

If you’ve been the victim anywhere in Southern California of real estate fraud or the target of an unscrupulous loan modification service, foreclosure consultant or someone acting on your behalf to modify your mortgage or cure your problems who is in violation of the strict regulations discussed in this article, call the Law Offices of R. Sebastian Gibson at any of the numbers on our website at http://www.SebastianGibsonLaw.com .

 

If you are a licensed real estate broker or agent and have either been wrongly accused of being in violation of the laws and regulations governing loan modification services and foreclosure consultants, or acted as such without being aware of these strict regulations and need legal defense, we urge you to call us at any of the numbers which you can find on our website.

 

To help you wade through the regulations in California on such services, here are some of the most important regulations. Keep in mind, that there is some overlap between foreclosure consultants and loan modification services. For that reason, the laws and regulations governing both services are included.

 

California Civil Code Section 2945 regulates foreclosure consultants. There is an additional requirement with respect to loan modification services, as discussed below. As with many code sections, the restrictions are complex and many. But here are the primary ways in which foreclosure consultants and loan modification services are regulated.

 

First, no foreclosure consultant and no real estate licensee is allowed to collect any advance fees for services as a foreclosure consultant once a Notice of Default has been recorded against your property. California lawyers are exempt from this prohibition.

 

Second, even if a Notice of Default has not been recorded against your property, in order for a real estate broker to assist you in obtaining a loan modification, or to otherwise negotiate a possible resolution to your problem, the broker must have you sign an agreement that specifically states what services will be performed, when they will be performed and how much you must pay.

 

Third, a broker may not have you sign any such loan modification agreement until it has been submitted to the Department of Real Estate for review and the broker has received permission from the DRE to use it and collect an advance fee.

 

Fourth, licensed real estate brokers who provide loan modification services without collecting fees in advance are not required to receive the DRE’s permission so long as their services are fully completed before they are paid by you.

 

Fifth, foreclosure consultant contract must allow the homeowner the right to cancel the contract until midnight of the third business day as defined in Section 1689.5 of the California Civil Code.

 

Sixth, foreclosure consultant contracts must provide an additional notice to the homeowner in 14-point boldface type stating when fees can be taken and notifying the homeowner that the consultant cannot ask you to sign any lien, deed of trust or deed.

 

Seventh, it is a violation for the foreclosure consultant to claim, demand, charge, collect, or receive any compensation until after the consultant has performed each and every service the consultant contracted or represented he or she would perform.

 

Eighth, it is a violation for the foreclosure consultant to charge any fee or interest which exceeds ten percent per annum of the amount of any loan which the foreclosure consultant may make to the owner.

 

Ninth, it is also a violation for the foreclosure consultant to take any wage assignment, consideration from any third party, acquire any interest in the residence in question, take any power of attorney, induce the owner to sign other contracts which are not in compliance, or enter into an agreement to assist the owner to obtain surplus funds prior to 65 days after the trustee’s sale has been conducted.

 

Tenth, an action may be brought against a foreclosure consultant for any of these violations and judgment shall include actual damages, reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, equitable relief and exemplary damage of at least three times the compensation received by the foreclosure consultant. The foreclosure consultant may also be punished by a fine of up to $25,000.00 or imprisonment for up to a year or both for each violation.

 

The reason for these regulations are many. Foreclosure consultants have, in many cases, been found to charge high fees, require the payment to be secured by a deed of trust on the residence, and then have either performed no service or worthless services. Some foreclosure consultants have then been known to purchase the homes at a fraction of their worth shortly before the homeowner loses their home.

 

Additionally, some foreclosure consultants have required payment of exorbitant fees for services such as to obtain the remaining funds from a foreclosure sale when the homeowner could have obtained those remaining funds from the trustee of a trustee’s sale directly for minimal cost if the homeowner had sufficient time to receive notices from the trustee regarding how and where to make a claim for excess proceeds under Civil Code Section 2924j.

 

Among the services foreclosure consultants are known to offer, legitimate or otherwise, are to stop or postpone foreclosure sales, obtain forbearances from beneficiaries and mortgage companies, assist in getting reinstated, obtain extensions of time, obtain waivers of acceleration clauses, assist in obtaining loans and advances, avoiding or ameliorating the impairment of the owner’s credit, saving the home from foreclosure, and assisting in obtaining the remaining proceeds from the foreclosure of the residence. If a foreclosure consultant promises any of these services, he or she is bound by Civil Code Section 2945 discussed above.

 

If you are dealing with a loan modification service, even one with a contract which has been submitted to the DRE and the broker has received permission to use it and collect an advance fee, if the real estate broker does not follow the strict procedures for handling the advance fee as contained in California Business & Professions Code Section 10146, the agent will be presumed to have violated Sections 506 and 506a of the Penal Code and the homeowner may recover treble damages for amounts misapplied and shall also be entitled to reasonable attorney fees in any action to recover those amounts.

 

Representatives of foreclosure consultants must be bonded real estate licensees. Foreclosure consultants must also be bonded and registered with the California Department of Justice (and submit advertising and promotional materials) and the homeowner must be provided with written proof that the consultant’s representative has a valid California real estate sales license, and is bonded in an amount equal to at least twice the fair market value of the property in question. If the foreclosure consultant performs any activities which include negotiating loans or performing services in connection with real property loans, the consultant must also be a real estate licensee.

 

While real estate agents are in some respects exempt from the foreclosure consultant regulations contained in Civil Code Section 2945, they are subject to it’s regulations under certain circumstances and it is in those circumstances that a real estate agent can be in violation of the Act. If they collect fees once a Notice of Default has been recorded, if they collect advance fees before acts have been performed, if they acquire an interest in a residence in foreclosure, if they assist the owner in obtaining the remaining proceeds from the foreclosure sale, or if they make a direct loan for a residence in foreclosure, they may be in violation of the foreclosure consultant laws.

 

A real estate broker cannot collect an advance fee under California Business and Professions Code Section 10026 unless the broker has submitted to the California Department of Real Estate an advance fee agreement for approval.

 

A loan modification contract, even one with a licensed real estate broker, for their assistance in working out a loan modification or negotiating another resolution of your problem must still state what services will be performed, when they will be performed and exactly how much you must pay. If the fees are to be collected in advance, the contract must be pre-approved by the Department of Real Estate.

 

At the Law Offices of Sebastian Gibson, we specialize in the field of real estate and stand ready to assist you if you have been the victim of any type of real estate scam. If you have lost money or your house to a foreclosure consultant or loan modification service as a result of their wrongdoing, we can assist you in pursuing the parties who victimized you and in some instances, we may be able to seek not only any moneys paid to them, but also, in some cases, your other actual damages, equitable relief, reasonable attorney’s fees and costs and punitive damages of three times the compensation received or misapplied by the foreclosure consultant or loan modification service who contracted with you.

 

If you have a business or real estate legal matter in Palm Springs or Palm Desert, in Ontario or Rancho Cucamonga, Temecula or Murrieta, Newport Beach or Huntington Beach, Anaheim or Santa Ana, El Cajon or Carlsbad, Palmdale or Victorville, Long Beach or Santa Monica, Ventura or Oxnard, or anywhere in Southern California, our Palm Springs, San Diego, Orange County, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo law firm has the knowledge and resources to be your Business Lawyers and Real Estate Attorneys. If you’ve been the victim of a real estate, business, loan modification or foreclosure scam or fraud, be sure to hire a law firm with experience in loan modification, foreclosure and real estate fraud in California and who will endeavor to ensure that your rights are properly represented.

 

To learn more about the statutes which regulate loan modification and foreclosure consultants, or for legal representation, call the Law Offices of R. Sebastian Gibson at any of the numbers on our website at http://www.SebastianGibsonLaw.com .

R. Sebastian Gibson
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The loan modification process can assist homeowners who are at risk of foreclosure to stay in the homes that they love. If you are experiencing temporary financial hardship and have fallen behind on your mortgage payments, then you need to understand the options that are available to you and your family. Talking with a professional foreclosure consultant can help you to understand your rights and to develop a solid action plan to stop your pending foreclosure.

Here are just a few of the topics that you can discuss with your foreclosure consultant:

Developing a feasible plan for loan repayment

You may have experienced a setback recently that has caused your lender to file a Notice of Default against you. It is OK. There is still time to intervene and stop the foreclosure from ever happening. Time is of the essence though. You need to be proactive and get in touch with a foreclosure consultant as soon as possible in order to maximize your potential to successfully stop the foreclosure. You can discuss realistic repayment possibilities and the foreclosure consultant can then approach your lender’s loss mitigation team on your behalf.

A loan from the Federal Housing Authority:

Your foreclosure consultant is an expert at helping you obtain a loan from the FHA to cover the delinquent amount of your mortgage payments and bring your loan current. There will be no interest or payments on this loan from the FHA until your mortgage is refinanced or your home is sold. You must be between 4 and 12 months behind on your mortgage payments in order to receive the FHA loan.

Loan modification:

Your foreclosure consultant will work with your lender to get your loan modified and bring it current. This will involve several aspects including

Partial payment of the amount delinquent;

A letter of hardship explaining your legitimate reasons for falling behind on your mortgage payments;

Relevant financial statements presented to the lender;

Pay check stubs;

W-2;

Tax return form copies;

Banking statements;

and more as required by the lender…

It’s important for you to realize that just because you desire to enter into the loan modification process doesn’t mean that the lender will be willing. You must convince the lender that modifying your loan is in their best interest. It is the goal of the lender to minimize their own losses for the long run – nothing more. It is all just a singular component of the loss mitigation process to them. For that reason, it is also very important to act immediately. The loan modification process is time-consuming and needs to be initiated as promptly as possible in order to maximize your chances to stop your foreclosure.

If you are facing foreclosure and need assistance in dealing with your mortgage lender, there is help available. Just visit us at Stop Foreclosure Help Today and you can be on your way to successfully stopping your pending foreclosure and being able to relax again. We are always here for you.

Igor Mosyak
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If you are facing repossession of your home, you are likely experiencing significant financial difficulties and as such you must carefully consider your options, and not rush into any hasty decisions. You can enlist a real estate agent to help sell your home and pay off the loan, but you will have to vacate the house and find another place to live. While this may appear to be the simplest option, it creates the additional stress of having to go through the time-consuming and often expensive process of finding another residence. In addition, there is no guarantee that your home will sell in time to avoid foreclosure proceedings, or that it will sell at a price sufficient to pay off your mortgage.

Instead of allowing the bank to foreclose or rushing to sell your home possibly at a significant financial loss to you, consider a sell and rent-back option with a specialist company that can offer you the opportunity to sell your home and then rent it back. This arrangement could permit you to resolve your delinquent loan and remain in your home as a renter. In addition, with a sell and rent-back arrangement, you will retain the option of possibly buying back your home in the future.

By filling in the online form, you can find out if this may be a suitable option for you. Once you have submitted your request for information, a company representative will contact you within 24 hours with a quote that will give you an estimate of a possible sale price for your home. If you find the sale price agreeable, a company representative will then present you with a written sell and rent-back agreement for review, which will include your monthly rent rate as well as the price for which you may re-purchase your home if you choose once your financial circumstances have improved.

Keep in mind that there are pros and cons to selling your home to a company offering sell and rent-back arrangements. A significant plus is that you would be able to remain in your current home and avoid foreclosure. You would not have to pay expenses associated with finding a new residence and with moving. When selling your home as part of a sell and rent-back arrangement, you must consider that you will likely not get the full value of your home and this may possibly represent a loss of equity for you.

However, when this is weighed against losing your home in foreclosure proceedings or losing any equity you have built up in addition to losing the home itself by rushing into a quick sale, selling your home to a company as part of a sell and rent-back arrangement will preserve your ability to remain in the house and will allow you to avoid the expense and upheaval of moving while you work to stabilize your finances.

Even if your mortgage lender is already taking you to court or you have received notice of eviction, it may not be too late to halt these proceedings and remain in your home. The earlier you take steps to Prevent Foreclosure, the better. Contact us today to find out how we can help you.

Oliver Wingrove
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You need to have a clear idea of where you are in foreclosure in order to understand how you can stop foreclosure. All foreclosure procedures are different because all banks are different and all states have different laws that govern the foreclosure process. So where are you and how do you get to where you want to be?

When did you get the foreclosure notice from your bank? Take a look at these documents and see when they are dated. That will tell you when your foreclosure procedure began. My foreclosure notice came from my bank’s attorneys.

When did you get the foreclosure documents from the courts? Shortly after the bank sends you the foreclosure notice, they will file papers with the court. You will get copies of these that tell you exactly when your foreclosure was filed with the court. These documents are vital and the dates on them are very important. Every state has a different foreclosure timeline and that is what determines how long you have to save your home. As soon as your bank’s lawyers file papers with the court, the clock is ticking and you have a very limited timeframe in which to stop foreclosure on your home. In order to know exactly where you are at in your foreclosure procedure, you need to have these documents and you need to know exactly what date they were filed.

What is your state’s foreclosure timeline? Find out how long the timeframe is from when your bank’s attorneys file the foreclosure paperwork until the sale date of your home. Like I said, every state is different so you have to understand what the foreclosure procedure is for your state. It could be anywhere from a couple of months to up to a year. It all just depends on the state. Do whatever you need to do to find this information.

So now you know all of this and you know where you are at in your state’s foreclosure timeline. How do you get to where you want to be? As with most things in life, it is always good to have a plan. Even if it is a very brief plan. Part of that plan definitely needs to include talking to your bank. You will not stop foreclosure unless you talk to them. Create your own “getting out of foreclosure” timeline. Every foreclosure procedure can be stopped, you just have to know how you are going to do it.

Jill Borash
http://www.articlesbase.com/real-estate-articles/where-are-you-in-your-foreclosure-procedure-724159.html