By Tony Garrudo


With the recent economic downturn, the United States has been hit harder than anyone, in particular the housing market and mortgage industries. Companies that are cutting costs by laying off workers render it impossible for these people to repay loans and mortgages that they have.

Some of them are becoming frightened that their home will be foreclosed on. Fortunately, the Obama administration is here to help us with a fantastic loan modification program.

This loan modification program contains generous terms for the homeowners that will help in preventing home foreclosures.

What you should know.

Loan modifications are being offered to homeowners who cannot repay mortgages on time. Through the program, lenders lower and adjust interest rates for a defined term.

In order to take advantage of this program, you have to meet a few guidelines. Your mortgage can't be more than $730,000, and must have begun before the start of 2009 to qualify. Your mortgage papers have to be legitimate.

You'll also have to write a formal financial hardship letter and deliver it to your lender for approval. This letter will dictate all of the circumstances surrounding your inability to pay off your loans in a timely manner.

Next, you must supply proof that you can pay what the new terms will become once you sign up. Income versus expenses budget sheets are the required form of proof in this instance. There is one more crucial thing.

A homeowner must meet with a representative from a lender's loss mitigation department to review the loan terms and conditions as it relates to the federal relief program. You must attempt to work out an option with the lender.

If a mutually acceptable solution cannot be reached with the lender, the homeowner has the right to seek advice from a home loan modification attorney. A legal counselor can help by explaining the program and advising on appropriate options.

As a homeowner, you have to avail yourself of these new loan modification programs in order to take full advantage of them.




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