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Eight Important People that can Help You Prevent Foreclosure
Your most important assets in preventing foreclosure are people who can help you, so before you begin composing a plan, pull up a list of people you can rely on. Your list may include the following:
Relatives and friends with money: Your dad, mom, grandpa, grandma, or your rich uncle or aunt may be in a position to help you financially, like loaning you the cash you need to catch up on mortgage payments or redeem your property. Do not hesitate to ask for help. After all, if you were in a good position to assist a relative or friend in similar situation, wouldn’t you want her to ask you for assistance?
Relatives and friends without money: Even if your relatives and friends are not well off financially, they help in other ways, such as watching your children so you can work overtime, offering moral support and cooking meals for your family.
Bank representative: Although you tend to see the foreclosing bank as your nemesis, the bank’s attorney or representative may be a great ally or at least they can offer helpful assistance. He may give you a couple of extra weeks to get the money together or figure out a payment plan with you.
Real estate agent: He may be able to sell your property for you before you lose your home entirely and all the equity, through foreclosure. Even if you don’t wish to sell your home, call a real estate agent to study this option. It is estimated that selling your house is the best alternative in about ninety percent of all foreclosure cases.
Register of deeds: The register of deeds is probably reluctant in giving any advice, but he may be able to refer you to other people who can help you.
Sheriff: If the sheriff is in charge of managing the actual foreclosure sale, he may be agree to explain to you how the foreclosure system works and provide you with valuable information.
Bankruptcy attorney: Bankruptcy may be the best option. Depending on your financial situation, you can either liquidate existing assets based on Chapter 7 bankruptcy and try to have all debts removed, or reorganize the debts under Chapter 13 bankruptcy to pay as much mortgage as reasonable and perhaps even save your house.
Foreclosure attorney: A trusted attorney who has good experiences in foreclosures in your location is your ultimate ally, assuming you can afford the expensive services. The attorney can review your financial status, mortgage and other legal documents; let you know of your applicable rights; inform you when the lender has neglected to adhere to the regulations and represent you in court; and rules in your jurisdiction.
Four Financial Problems that can Lead to Foreclosure
The first warning signs of financial problem can be as conspicuous as a layoff, a lost job, or immense medical bills, or as secretive as addiction behaviors. You and your spouse (if you have a spouse) should remain cautious for these financial problems and work together to establish a strong financial teamwork that can protect you from the foreclosure threat:
Budget. Try to ensure that you have as much money flowing out as is coming in each month. If you have a family, you and your loved ones should agree, upfront, on what to spend and how much to spend. When your spouse is off spending cash on her own private luxuries, problems frequently arise.
Pay the bills. When the bills arrive in your mailbox, prioritize them and pay them as quickly as possible. If you have a spouse, pay your bills together. Putting the blame on your spouse for bad financial habit is very easy when you do not aware how much it costs to warm your house or feed the entire family. You both should be aware of where the money is going, so you may hold yourselves and your spouse, accountable.
Audit the books. Add up all the cash you spend every week on inessentials and try to trim the unnecessary expenses. If you’re working with a spouse, determine how much you are responsible for and how much your spouse is responsible for. This should not be another blame game, but it can quickly open your eyes to any likely spending problems that might leave the checkbook surprisingly short when it is time to make the monthly mortgage payment.
Watch for addictive behaviors. Any addiction can become a serious problem, including drugs, alcohol, or even the Internet. Anything that takes resources, energy, and time away from a profitable job and your family (if you are supporting the whole family) might cause financial troubles. Identify addictions soon and nip them in the bud.