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This option is paying the lender everything that is owed in one lump sum to include missed payments, any late fees associated with these payments, foreclosure fees, legal fees and the principal owed during the delinquency. A cure may involve the seller curing or deeding it to an investor "subject to" the existing loans, who will cure.

2. Loan Modification

If you have incurred a long term financial hardship, you may be able to modify the term(s) of your mortgage. This could lower the interest rate and/or extend the term of the loan resulting in lower payments. There are costs and fees associated with a modification that you will be responsible for. All property taxes must be current or you must be participating in an approved payment plan with your taxing authority to be eligible for a modification. Any additional liens or mortgagees must agree to be subordinate to the first mortgage. All requests are subject to your lender's approval.

3. VA Loan Modification / Refunding
(Available for VA loans only) (Need at least 30 days to process)

A refunding is when the VA buys your loan from the lender. Refunding may give VA the flexibility to consider options to help you save your home that your current lender either could not or would not consider. When the VA refunds a loan under 38 U.S.C. 36.4318, the delinquency is added to the principal balance and the loan is re-amortized. Your new loan will be non-transferable without prior approval from the Secretary. If your interest rate was lowered and an assumption is approved, the interest rate will be adjusted back to the previous rate.

4. Short Payoff, or Short Sale
(Pre-foreclosure Sale) (Compromise Of Sale)

If you have suffered a long term financial hardship and are unable to maintain your loan or if you need to sell the property to avoid a default loss on the property, it is possible that the lender may be able to accommodate you with a short payoff. A qualified buyer is required. There may be tax ramifications associated with any short payoff or foreclosure; therefore, we recommend you contact your tax advisor for details. Some states permit lenders to seek a deficiency judgment for the amount the payoff was discounted. See your state's foreclosure law for more information. Check with an attorney for advice on your personal situation.

5. Deed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure

If you have incurred a long term financial hardship and your house has been on the market (at fair market value) for at least 90 days, you may be eligible for a deed-in lieu of foreclosure. To be considered for this option, you must complete a financial package and provide a copy of your recent active listing agreement. Also, there cannot be any additional claims or liens (other the mortgage) against the property. If you are approved for a deed-in-lieu, you will be giving up all rights to the property and the property will be conveyed to your lender. In exchange for the deed-in-lieu, the lender may waiver all deficiency judgment rights. You may be asked to participate in a Short Payoff program before a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure is accepted.

6. Repayment Plan

If you have incurred a short term financial hardship and your loan is two or more months past due, you may be considered for a repayment plan. Only after reviewing your financial situation will this option be considered. All borrowers must be able to show that they can afford this plan in order to be eligible.

7. Special Forebearance
(FHA loans only) (Type I & II)

If you have incurred a short term financial hardship and your loan is 90 days to 365 days past due, you may also be eligible for a special forbearance. A special forbearance is designed to provide you with more relief than is possible with a regular repayment plan. Typical approval can result in spreading the repayment over a period of several months.

8. Partial Claim
(FHA mortgages only) (Some Freddie Mac Investor loans)

You may be eligible for a partial claim if your loan is 120 to 365 days past due. A partial claim results in placing your past due payments into a subordinate mortgage (2nd mortgage) between you and the Secretary of Housing Urban Development. The partial claim note will require you to start making payments when you pay off the first mortgage. There is no interest. The partial claim can be for no more than 12 months of past due payments.

9. Cash Sale:

The borrower sells the property, pays off his loan, and, depending on the equity, may net some cash out of the deal. The challenge, of course, is being able to sell it quickly enough, which most often requires a substantial drop in the price.

10. Refinance:

The borrower may be able to refinance and get a new loan, but generally this is difficult because the borrower has little equity and poor credit. The new loan likely will have higher payments than the old loan.

11. Do Nothing:

The worst choice for the seller, whose credit will be ruined, but he can stay in the house for several months for nothing, save up some cash, and move when the lender or the high bidder from the auction eventually evicts the homeowner.