The Home Stimulus Plan – Who Do You Call?

If you are one of the struggling homeowners facing possible foreclosure there may be renewed hope! Even if you applied for a modified loan with your lender and were turned down, you now may re-apply under the federal government home loan modification program. This may be your last chance to save your home!

You may be interested in obtaining a loan modification under the Home Stimulus Plan; you might be in default with your mortgage already and be in a desperate situation. Do you know who to call? Where do you go for help in getting your mortgage restructured under this government plan?

The Obama Administration has managed to get a bill through to provide some relief to homeowners who have been hit hard by the current economy. This program gives incentives to lenders to provide reworked mortgages to homeowners who have had financial hardship. Financial hardship entails having something happen to you that you could not control that has significantly impacted your financial situation. The lenders can use several tools to achieve the end result of lowering your monthly mortgage payment so that you can better afford to pay it and hopefully stay in your home.

So, you have probably figured out that you need to call your lender. The lender must be on the Approved Lender List with the program in order for you to proceed. 80% of home loans in this country are with lenders on the list, so probably they are. The loan also has to be backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. It had to have been signed on or before January 1, 2009, and not be for an amount more than $729,750. Only primary dwellings will qualify for this loan modification; this means you live there more than 50% of the time.

Before you call, you should have all your information lined up with the guidelines of the program. This will involve doing a little homework on your part beforehand. But, by doing all this preliminary preparation before you contact your lender, you increase your chances of success. There are little details that could make the difference between qualifying or not qualifying. Be sure you do your preparation first.

And, when you call, be sure you realize that you will have to endure some phone aggravation. Most people experience long hold times and frequent disconnects. Be patient and persistent; the Home Stimulus Plan is operational and people are getting help.

I have done a bit of research for you. These loan modification experts can help you. You can find out if you would qualify for a modification loan for free! Don’t wait; your home could depend upon it! Take the first steps to saving your home today! You will be thankful tomorrow!

By: wesvista

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I have done a bit of research for you. These loan modification experts can help you. You can find out if you would qualify for a modification loan for free! Don’t wait; your home could depend upon it! Take the first steps to saving your home today! You will be thankful tomorrow!

There is hope, click here to fill out a short form to save your home! You will be matched with a qualified loan modification specialist.

What is a Lien?



A lien is a legal claim over property that must be paid before selling the property the lien is on.  Understanding liens is important when you make get a car loan, a mortgage, or do not pay your taxes or mechanic’s bills.

 

Consensual liens are not a problem for you or your credit rating in most cases.  This is what happens when you take out a loan when purchasing a car or house.  It is like the car or house is used as collateral for the loan.  If you do not pay the loan, the company with the lien on your property has the right to take your property from you in order to recover the money you owe them.  This type of lien only becomes a problem if you stop paying your bills, as you will then lose the car or house that you might need to live.

 

There are also involuntary liens which are a problem.  An involuntary lien means that someone has placed a claim on your property because you owe them a significant amount of money.  One kind of involuntary lien is a tax lien.  Once you have a tax lien, it is on your public record permanently.  This can occur when you do not pay your property or income taxes, and can be put on your property by local, state, or federal government.  If you have a federal tax lien, it will stay on your credit report for 15 years, significantly damaging your credit score.

 

Another type of involuntary lien is a mechanic’s lien or construction lien.  This type of lien occurs when you do not pay for your car repair or construction property bills.  In the most extreme cases, the mechanic or contractor could take away your property in order to recover their losses.  The best way to avoid this type of lien is to pay your bills.



By: Ronnica Rothe

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Ronnica Rothe is a graduate with honors from the University of Oklahoma and a current student at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She works with Vison Credit Education to help individuals get out of debt and reach their financial goals.