When someone says that a home or property is “real estate owned” they usually describe it as REO. When someone says REO foreclosures, they are usually discussing properties already through the entire foreclosure and auction process, and back in the hands of the bank or lending company. So a home that is in the midst of a foreclosure is not an REO property? No, the foreclosure process is a lengthy legal period that usually involves the bank working with the borrower to try to formulate some way in which the foreclosure can be avoided. The bank will then usually offer the property up for auction at the amount due on the loan, and if this is not bid during the auction, the property is then reclaimed by the bank. Currently, there are hundreds of thousands of active foreclosures, and even more homes in the hands of the banks. Because of this many banks are creating rental agreements with the former owners that allow them to remain in the home, but which makes them aware that they will have to vacate when the property is once again sold. Now, many people are torn over when to step in a buy a home – when it is in the foreclosure period, or once it becomes one of a bank’s REO foreclosures. The answer is difficult to determine, but there are some notable benefits to waiting for the process to be completed and then making an offer.

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Over 2 million Americans are in danger of losing their most important investment. Too many people don’t know that there is help available from lenders, and many ways to negotiate with them. You just need to know what the best options are for your situation. Here are 8 inside secrets that will help you on your path to avoid foreclosure and take back control of your life.
-Don’t be in Denial and Ignore the Problem: The further you allow yourself to get behind, the more likely it will be that you will not be able to catch up and could loose your home.
-Contact your Lender as soon as you realize their may be a problem: Although they do not want your property, they have guidelines to follow with limited flexibility, so the sooner you work with them, the better your chances of getting what you want.
-Ask questions: Ask if your loan is owned by an Investor or is it owned by your Lender. This will make a difference in what they can and/or will not do to help you.
-Know your Mortgage Rights: Find your loan documents and read them so you will know what your Lender can do if you can’t make your mortgage payments. Learn about the Foreclosure Laws in your state, including the foreclosure time frames.
-Understand Foreclosure Prevention (Loss Mitigation): Learn the terminology and know all of the workout options that are available to you. Some of them are Forebearance, Repayment Plan, Modification, Deed in Lieu (DIL) and Pre-Foreclosure sale.

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