If you are behind on your mortgage and file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, your plan will have to include your mortgage payments (“conduit mortgage payments”). Prior to the enactment of an order that requires mortgage payments to be made within a Chapter 13 plan, debtors were able to make payments directly to their mortgage company [...]
Chances are you’ve seen the commercials on television advertising reverse mortgages. From the way they make it sound, reverse mortgages are a simple and straightforward way to eliminate monthly mortgage payments and use the money saved to pay for other things. But many people do not fully understand exactly how this type of loan will [...]
According to an article published by CNN money, plummeting oil prices may be related to problems with housing markets in Texas, Oklahoma, and North Dakota. While the national rate of foreclosure filings has dropped to a nine-year low, states heavily involved in the production of oil have not been as lucky. As oil prices have declines, foreclosure filings have [...]
Mortgage loan interest rates are again dropping to really appealing lows which may have you wondering if refinancing your home is a wise decision. The rule of thumb is that you should only refinance if you can lower your interest rate by at least two percentage points. As with all rules of thumb this is [...]
Don't Qualify for a Mortgage Modification? Mortgage modification may help you obtain a more affordable mortgage payment by adjusting loan terms. While the option seems obvious, especially if you're struggling to make mortgage payments and facing possible foreclosure , what happens if you are turned down for a modification? It's possible you may qualify for [...]
If you're seeking to get a loan modification, one of the steps you'll have to take involves reviewing your debt obligations. Many borrowers get so caught up in what they owe on debt that it interferes with the ability to make mortgage payments. Some experience changes in income or job loss while others try to [...]
The housing market has had its rough patches throughout the years and some have even claimed that it has hit rock bottom. Though some speculate that the economy is recovering, many houses are still being reported as underwater. In this infographic, you'll get a glimpse into the status of the housing market and learn how [...]
Loan modification is often the last hope for a homeowner looking to avoid foreclosure and save their home. Preparing for the process ahead of time by getting familiar with what to expect may help increase the chances of getting your mortgage modified. Steps to perform that may help you keep your house: Contact a certified [...]
In real estate terms, an underwater home rarely means it's actually under water. Today a lot of homeowners are finding themselves underwater with their mortgage, meaning that they owe more on their current home loan than the home is currently worth. This can be a critical situation for people who want to sell their homes [...]
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) recently did a report about interest rates in the housing market. Many homeowners have been reluctant to get refinancing but new data suggests this may be a good time to look into the option. It looks as if more banks are giving incentives to those refinancing since mortgage rates have decreased. According [...]
