How to Stop a Home Foreclosure – Negotiation Tips to Use with Mortgage Lender and What to Expect During the Foreclosure Process
Avoiding a home foreclosure is possible if you take the proper steps and are willing to endure some embarrassing and uncomfortable moments. A foreclosure’s impact last much longer than the actual process itself which is why you should do everything you can to prevent the bank from taking this drastic step against you and your family.
To prevent a foreclosure keep in mind that the banker is making the decision on whether to proceed with the proceedings or give you another chance to make good on the note. That is why you will get better results by being upfront with your lender. Loan modification is the best remedy. You can adjust your interest rates and/or lower your monthly payment making your mortgage affordable.
Some mortgage lenders, would prefer to avoid foreclosures with their properties and will agree to sell a house quickly for less than its market value. This is called a short sale. It can stop foreclosure, but its probably more beneficial to the bank than it is to you. A short sale acts very similarly to a foreclosure in terms of reducing your credit score, which is something you should avoid if you care about your credit score. However, if you do elect to go through with a short sale, you can expect to be able to qualify for a new mortgage much sooner as compared to if you were foreclosed on.
If you find there’s absolutely nothing you can do to prevent foreclosure, then be prepared for the following process to unfold:
The bank sends out a Notice of Default after the first missed payment.
Shortly after this (at 60 days post missed payment), the lender will contact you to encourage any payment amount to help keep you current on your loan.
If you make no payments after 90 days, then the bank will commence unstoppable foreclosure proceedings.
You may then find that, in as little as 180 days from your first missed payment, your property will go to auction. After that you have the option to either leave voluntarily or wait for eviction, which could take several weeks or several months to happen.