Is a Short Sale the Right Way to Go?

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As the economic crisis hit, people were overwhelmed with all of the potential options available to them that could help get them out of their mortgages.  Adjustable rate mortgages, or ARMs, really damaged the financial well being of so many Californians by tying them into loans they would no longer be able to afford.  Had they known their payment would balloon from $2,000 to $5,000 right as the economy went south, no one would have accepted these mortgage loans.  However, when times were good, people just did not consider all of the options.

Now, with foreclosures at historic highs, homeowners throughout California are trying to see what the best option is for them.  Below is a breakdown of all the challenges that face people trying to get a short sale.

1.    Explore all of your options – Do not get sold on the idea that a short sale is the only way to go.  You have many options available to you, and depending upon your financial situation, a short sale might not be the best one.  A loan modification for example could be a much better fit, and it allows you to stay in your home.

2.    Determine the current market value of your home.  A short sale is a risky move because you have to attempt to convince the lender to accept less than you owe in most cases.  One benefit of a loan modification is that you are only convincing the lender to accept less money per month as opposed to less money overall.  Loan modifications also offer you the option of a potential principal reduction, which would reset the overall value of your loan based on your home’s value.

3.    Get the skinny on real estate agents.  In the end, a real estate agent is looking to get paid.  Real estate agents are the same individuals who were handing out subprime mortgages as if they were going out of style.  Talk to a qualified California loan modification attorney who can help inform you about your options and whether a short sale is right for you.

4.    Get your financial paperwork in order.  There’s a chance you do not fully grasp the situation you are in because you aren’t aware of all the factors. For example, if you can make a lower monthly mortgage payment, a loan modification could help you stay in your home rather than having to do a short sale.  If you have a complete picture of your finances, you can make the best decision possible.

5.    Get active.  Talking to a loan modification attorney, doing research, learning about your options and solving your financial problems won’t happen by you sitting still.  Make plan, work with a professional and determine to get yourself out of your hole.

Overall, your options probably involve far more than just a short sale, which in the end leaves you homeless.  Contact a California loan modification attorney today and learn what option might be right for you and your situation.

Visit us at http://www.feldmanlawcenter.com or call 800-588-0425.

Legal Disclaimer

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 guaranty, 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.

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