What Causes Foreclosure?
There are multiple causes for foreclosure. Typically, foreclosure begins when a homeowner is not able to make monthly payments on their house, regardless of what type of hardships initially caused the financial problems. Foreclosure can be devastating to the homeowner.
Resulting in:
-Loss of residence (at the very least a loss of equity in the home)
-Delinquency on credit and/or default on credit (significantly effecting the credit score)
-Lawsuits (by collection agencies or the IRS)
-Potential loss of employment
-Increase in stress and rash decision making (which could result in relationship hardships)
-Bankruptcy
Facing foreclosure? What Next?
One of the best ways to stop a foreclosure is to talk with your lending company.Talking with a qualified realtor can help you with all negotiations if you decided to sell your home to prevent a foreclosure. This is known as a short sale. If you wish to stay in your home, you should talk with your lender to possibly modify your existing loan or negotiate a refinance of your loan. There are many ways you can avoid foreclosure but you cannot sit back and hope for a miracle to land in your lap.
Is a short sale right for you?
Homeowners faced with foreclosure may chose a short sale because they will not need to worry about credit ratings, debt obligations and more to the point, they will avoid foreclosure and bankruptcy to name a few. This could be a plausible option to avoid foreclosure proceedings and allow them to start with a fresh perspective. This can be a tough option for most due to sentimental value. Losing a home is never a good situation.
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