As a homeowner on Long Island or in the five boroughs of New York, you may feel that you have few options if you are threatened with foreclosure. Refinancing is usually not an choice, but in some cases the bank may agree to a loan modification. With a loan modification you may feel that the…
The Perfect Storm: What to Do if You are “Underwater” with Bad Credit and No Money Homeowners on Long Island and in the five boroughs having trouble meeting their mortgage payments may feel they have no choice but to stay put and wait for the feared foreclosure auction notice. This is especially true if their…
When the housing market drops, you owe more to the bank than the house is worth and you are struggling to meet your monthly mortgage payments, your first instinct may be to stay and fight to keep your home at all costs. Your house may have been in the family for years, your kids may…
The Pro’s and Cons of a Loan Modification Homeowners who are having a hard time making their mortgage payments may decide to fight to hold on to their home. A loan modification may lower monthly payments and make them more affordable, but for many Long Island homeowners…
When homeowners struggle to keep up with their mortgage payments and the bank threatens foreclosure, they are on an emotional rollercoaster. To make matters worse, banks have become more aggressive in moving from the first pre-foreclosure notice to auctioning off the home and evicting the residents. Many owners find it difficult to get up-to-date information…
A short sale is a great alternative to foreclosure, but some people worry about where they will go when the short sale is complete. Through banking guidelines, a person who has sold their home in a short sale must wait 2 – 3 years to purchase another home. In many cases, people who complete a…
Many homeowners with a reverse mortgage have the option of satisfying their debt and walking away with cash to relocate, even if they are facing foreclosure. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage a.k.a Reverse Mortgage Seniors ages 62 and older may decide on a reverse mortgage, also known as a home equity conversion mortgage or a “backwards…
When people inherit a property in desperate need of repair, they often discover that there are financial problems as well. In many cases, their first reaction is to simply walk away especially if they feel there is no equity in the property. They mistakenly believe that getting involved with the purchase or a sale of…
Homeowners struggling to meet their mortgage payments live in fear that the bank will initiate foreclosure and evict them. They sometimes ask for a loan modification to make their payments more affordable so they can remain in their home. However, a loan modification is not always the best alternative. Avoid Foreclosure because there’s often better…
Yes, you can apply for a mortgage and buy a more affordable home after a short sale. A short sale gives you the chance to buy a more affordable home and get a fresh start in life approximately 2 years after it’s completed. Homeowners struggling with mortgage payments often decide that a short sale is…
