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Re: What could be more helpful to homeowners in this economy? Dec 13, 2008 3:36 PM

in response to:
Lighthouse24
This link pitches the "How To Negotiate And Create A Loan You Can Afford Kit - $3,500 value" to avoid home foreclosure and create new terms for a mortgage loan.
I would have thought that if there's a viable way to renegotiate and keep people in their homes, the mortgage lender would be encouraging that (for free) first, rather than just booting people out on the street. So I'm wondering if you are seeing evidence to the contrary -- are lenders immediately foreclosing rather than taking the initiative to work with people who are financially capable of retaining ownership and occupancy under different terms? Just curious. Thanks for your insight.
Folks that do not understand the steps to take to avoid foreclosure would benefit by learning how to negotiate and create a loan they can afford with their existing lender. To negotiate with ones lender themselves is always possible without having a clear understanding of what is required to create a loan they can afford. Then again, lenders and homeowners alike may may prefer dealing with a person who remains unemotional when it comes to these matters. These are choices that are available to everyone.
In instances when it is not possible to do a loan modification, a short sale may be an alternative and may be in the best interest of the lender as well as the homeowner.
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