Posted on July 19th, 2010 by loan mod dude | 2 Comments »
I received a letter from 53 stating that I am default on my mortgage $3300 (payment of 865 a month). I called today and tried to make a payment and the girl at the “loss and mitigation” center said that she wouldn’t accept a payment unless it was in full. She said I am 69 days past due on my mortgage (I knew all of this, just informing you guys). I received a letter later on in the day that stated “This past due amount includes any payment which is scheduled to become due within the next 30 days. Such payment must also be paid in accordance with the terms of your mortgage loan. In order to cure this default we must receive the past due amount within 30 days from the date of this letter. Payment must be mailed to Fifth Third bank…….Your payment must be in the form of a certified check, cashiers check or money order.”
I tried to make a few phone calls but got no answers today. I applied for modification assistance and the “Making Home Affordable Plan” is reviewing my application now.
Can I “get out” of this default normally or are they hardcore “wont take any money unless they got all of it”? I mean, there is really no feasible way I can come up with the whole $3300 right now or in 30 days, so whats the point in making one payment and trying to catch up if they are going to foreclose anyway right??
I guess what I’m asking is, anyone had recent experience with a Fifth third loan being default? I’ve heard of people getting 6 months behind “back in the good ole days” and still managing to save their house, I get the feeling that I am going to lose the house no matter what.
BTW I am on a tight budget now, doing the RAMSEY thing, and really am trying to get caught up…I made some mistakes and I realize I have consequences to pay…just trying to get a feel for where I REALLY stand right now with Fifth third.
Posted on July 17th, 2010 by loan mod dude | No Comments »
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Posted on July 14th, 2010 by loan mod dude | No Comments »
I was watching Fox News last night and saw their free loan modification story. They made it sound so simple and enticing that I could immediately tell that none of the people involved in the production, filming, or writing of the piece had ever tried to do a loan modification without an attorney. Well I have tried, and I’m writing this to say that even if I had completed my modification it wouldn’t have been worth the wasted time and aggravation spent pursuing it on a day to day basis. In fact, the one thing I was waiting for was a couple testimonials from people that had done it themselves. Needless to say, there were no testimonials. I know why, too. Even if they had found someone that had seen their modification through to the end I’m pretty sure they wouldn’t be happy about it. Maybe relieved, but not happy. In my own experience after months of hold time, snotty people at my bank, and hundreds of unreturned calls all I wanted was for it to be over and I didn’t care whether it happened or not. I just wanted it over. Any testimonials like that would not have fit in to the sunny disposition of the report so in the back of my mind I knew I wasn’t going to be hearing from any success stories. I’ve got to say, the piece actually upset me a bit because what was being said on the show was nothing like the reality of trying to get a do-it-yourself one done. I actually went to a couple non-profits that provided counseling and information but came away from them feeling like maybe I had taught them more about flying solo than they had taught me. At any rate, I didn’t walk out of one of those meetings feeling like I was loaded for bear and ready to represent myself in an actual negotiation. Part of that was because my mortgage was really complex with negative amortization and a bunch of moving parts that determined my interest rate. Dealing with my bank was a pretty horrendous experience too. The bank wasn’t very helpful at all during the times where I didn’t understand what they were talking about or had questions on things like what to do next. A pretty common response was “We are your bank but we are also re-negotiating a contract you signed. It is not our job to walk you through the process to help you negotiate with us.” That seems to be a pretty common mentality as I found out from chatting with many people with similar experiences. I should mention this as well. My house was fast coming up on a foreclosure so time was becoming more and more precious. The most wearing part of the whole thing was knowing that there was nothing I could do, being reliant on people that really weren’t interested in what happened either way. It wasn’t until an acquaintance mentioned that Feldman Law Center had done his loan mod that I first heard of the company. He said his was done by an attorney and considering that my payments were a bunch of months late that should think about using one too. By that point I was more than happy to pay whoever wanted to take over the job for me. I handed everything over to them and they got the loan mod done. It just seems that there was so much naivety in the Fox News thing that I wanted to share my experience. I hope it helps. For more information on loan modifications call 1-800-470-0865 or visit Feldman Law Center. The information contained herein is provided for general information and advertising purposes only and is not intended to convey a legal option nor legal advice for any particular case or situation. Nothing in this article shall create an attorney-client relationship. Nothing sent to this law office via e-mail shall constitute an attorney-client relationship. Nothing contained in this article shall be construed to be a guarantee or prediction of result. Prior results are provided for general information purposes only and do not guarantee, warranty or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter. Results achieved depend on individual circumstances and not everyone will qualify or be successful in restructuring their mortgage loan.
Posted on July 13th, 2010 by loan mod dude | No Comments »
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Posted on July 12th, 2010 by loan mod dude | No Comments »
Are you in need of a mortgage loan modification and have questions about loan modification companies? Let’s take a closer look at the services these companies provide and whether or not they can really help you stay in your home. Loan modification companies have been coming out of the woodwork since the housing crisis erupted in 2007. The role of such a company is to serve as a liaison between the borrower and the lender and aid the borrower in obtaining a new set of more comfortable loan terms on a mortgage loan. The Loan Modification company should work as an advocate for the borrower. Their service is worthwhile only if they get the consumer a better deal than they could get on their own. Historically the niche has been filled by attorneys or groups of attorneys who are highly skilled and knowledgeable in the rules and regulations surrounding loan workouts. The dangerous thing about the recent proliferation of new loan modification companies is that now you have a lot of folks jumping into this industry with no prior knowledge of the subject matter – and they are learning on your dime. Even worse, there have been countless incidents of people being scammed by loan modification companies asking for large amounts of money upfront and then either disappearing entirely or claiming to be unable to modify the loan in question. With the rollout of the federal program aimed at helping consumers modify their loans (The Making Home Affordable program), there is now a uniform set of guidelines and expectations governing loan modifications. If your lender is participating in the Making Home Affordable program then you should be able to work with them directly to get your loan modified and bypass all 3rd party loan modification companies and attorneys. Even if your lender is not participating in the federal program you should be able to work with them directly. Start by putting together a comprehensive list of your income and expenses and make sure you have a firm grasp on what size payment you can afford – once you know this number don’t settle for anything higher. When you’re ready to contact your lender you will need to speak with a loss mitigation specialist (see the list of phone numbers at the bottom of this article). If you have tried to work directly with your lender, and are getting nowhere despite your best effort, it may be necessary to enlist the help of an attorney or loan modification company. You need to proceed with the understanding that a lot of people have been scammed by loan modification companies and you will have to be extremely careful when choosing your service provider. The ideal scenario is to use an attorney or group of attorneys who have been in the loan modification industry for many years. Avoid using a firm that has been in the industry for less than 2-3 years. As stated earlier, it is largely the new entrants into this field that have been causing problems. That’s not to say that all new loan modification companies are bad – it’s just a much safer bet to go with a company that was in the business long before the recent housing crisis. Choosing a firm that has been around for a long time does not ensure that you won’t get taken for a ride. You will need to ask for references of satisfied clients that you can contact. You should also avoid all but the most basic upfront fees. There are plenty of companies that will be content to get paid the majority of their money after your loan is successfully modified. Another point to consider is that a skilled and reputable attorney or loan modification company may be able to get you a better deal on your loan modification than what you can get on your own. If you have tried dealing with your lender directly and are not able to come up with new loan terms that are comfortable then you should seek help. Remember, it will almost always cost your lender far less to modify your loan than it will cost to foreclose on it. It is in their best interest to keep you in your home. With home prices plummeting and homes sitting on the market for months and months – your lender is not interested in owning your home. Loan modification can be a win for both the consumer and lender in a lot of cases. Are you ready to start the loan modification process? Here are the numbers for the loss mitigation departments that handle loan modification services for several of the nation’s largest lenders: Mortgage Company Contact Info Ameriquest (800)-211-6926 Bank of America (800)-846-2222 Chase Mortgage (877)-838-1882 ext. 52195 Countrywide (800)-262-4218 Ditech (800)-852-0656 Fifth Third Bank (800)-375-1745 option 3 GMAC Mortgage (800)-850-4622 HSBC Mortgage (800)-338-6441 Indymac Bank (877)-736-5556 WAMU (866)-WAMU-YES Wells Fargo (877)-216-8448