Question by Penny76: Has anyone been able to get a Fannie Mae loan modification?
My mortgage is current and always has been. I believe I meet all the requirements for a loan mod. I have applied through my credit union twice and have been turned down twice. Obama made it sound like everyone that met making home affordable requirements could get one! Do I need to skip a payment? I’m barely making it from paycheck to paycheck!
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Answer by Rebecca
Then you are over extending and need to sell and buy a home you CAN afford. The Credit Union surely gave you a reason for the denial for TWICE already. Don’t ruin your credit by skipping payments then finding out you still do NOT qualify.
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Question by Dave: Foreclosure Prevention Methods – Can the owner do a short sale on their own property?
If some lenders are willing to take less from an outside investor, approved would they consider doing this directly from the owner? Possibly taking less for the home and refinancing it for the owner?
We have not started foreclosure. In the last 6 months we have negotiated missing one payment and repaying another over 6 months. The mortgage has not been 1×30 as of recently, ask but was 1×30 about 6 months ago.
Forgot to mention, visit yes we would like to keep the house and there is about 10-15% equity. Selling would not work, since hard prepay is very high, plus agent fees and other fess.
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Answer by DJ B
No, they want what you promised to pay. They aren’t in the charitable business. If you default, it’s foreclosure. You could consider deed in lieu of foreclosure, but some companies aren’t accepting that. They want their money. Keep in mind as well, they could file a personal judgment lien or file a 1099 with the IRS for the balance if the property sells for less than the mortgage balance. If you need help call this number 888-995-HELP. It is a HUD approved counseling service that may be able to help you.
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Question by gianinni: Best way (affordable) to purchase a home?
My girlfriend and I are both 56 years young and neither of us have ever purchased a home…What is the best way for us to go? Our present landlord has offered to sell us the house and we are seriously thinking about it. I thought asking all you fine people for advice would be the best place to start…thank you.
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Answer by alterfemego
I suggest you contact several local lenders to see what you qualify to purchase. Each lender will have different programs and you need to select the one that best suits your financial situation. You could write an offer on your own, treatment or have a Realtor help you. Or hire an attorney.
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FHA insured mortgages offer many benefits and protections that only come with FHA:
Easier to Qualify: Because FHA insures your mortgage, lenders may be more willing to give you loan terms that make it easier for you to qualify.
Less than Perfect Credit: You don’t have to have a perfect credit score to get an FHA mortgage. In fact, even if you have had credit problems, such as a bankruptcy, it’s easier for you to qualify for an FHA loan than a conventional loan.
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Helps You Keep Your Home: The FHA has been around since 1934 and will continue to be here to protect you. Should you encounter hard times after buying your home, FHA has many options to help you keep you in your home and avoid foreclosure.
FHA does not provide direct financing nor does it set the interest rates on the mortgages it insures. For the best interest rate and terms on a mortgage, you should compare mortgages from several different lenders. In order to initiate the loan application process, please contact an FHA approved lender.
An FHA insured mortgage may be used to purchase or refinance a new or existing 1-4 family home, a condominium unit or a manufactured housing unit (provided the manufactured housing unit is on a permanent foundation).
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Finally, if you would like to see a short webcast video about the homebuying process, visit the following web site: http://www.hud.gov/webcasts/archives/buying.cfm
I am not a banker however I have heard of people “buying on contract” such that there is a legal agreement with the current land lord that you pay him the mortgage directly. There are clearly pro’s and cons to this but maybe worth exploring as you would likely end of paying off the house faster, with less interest and provide the landlord with stable predictable income over an extended period of time…just one option to explore.