Thousands of homeowners in Washington are now exploring all of the options available to them in order to save their homes from foreclosure or from going "underwater." With rising interest rates and plummeting housing prices, refinancing is no longer a valuable option, and coincidentaly loan modification has become the last chance for most borrowers to save their house and assure an affordable mortgage.
According to recent reports, half of American homes will be "underwater" in 2011, the owners owing more than the homes will be worth. Faced with increasing adjustable interest rates, upside-down loan-to-value, defaults and foreclosure, homeowners are unable to afford their homes and are now looking at the possibility of modifying.
With a Free Loan Modification Evaluation, Washington homeowners can explore all of the options they qualify for and assure they not only save their home but can afford to stay in it!
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According to a new Deutsche Bank report, the percentage of American homeowners owing more than their homes are worth will nearly double to 48 percent of those with mortgages in 2011, an estimated 25 million homeowners. Millions of American homeowners are now in a position where the amount they owe on the mortgage exceeds the house's value, and all while house prices continue to fall. Predicting half of all U.S. mortgages being underwater in 2011, homeowners across the country are in great need of loan modification.
It is estimated by Deutsche Bank that 14 million American homeowners had negative equity, owing more than their house is worth, at the end of the first quarter of 2009. While housing prices continue to fall, about 27 percent of U.S. homeowners are now "underwater" on their mortgage. At the current rate, nearly half of all American home mortgages will be underwater in 2011. [Marketwatch, 8/06/2009]
- 41% of prime conforming borrowers will be underwater by the first quarter of 2011
- 46% of prime jumbo borrowers will be underwater by the first quarter of 2011, jumping from 16 percent at the end of the first quarter of 2009
- 41 percent of prime conforming loans will be larger than their properties' value by the first quarter of 2011.
- 46 percent of prime jumbo loans will likewise be "underwater," a jump from 29 percent. [Reuters, 8/05/09]
After three years of price drops, this does not look comforting for stabilization in the U.S. housing market. Deutsche Bank reported that decline in home prices will have its greatest impact on prime borrowers and "conforming" loans meeting the guidelines of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Prime conforming loans are commonly less risky due to stringent requirements, and make up two-thirds of mortgages.
Such a jump in these markets is significant as they make up the largest share of the total mortgage market, with Prime jumbo loans making up 13 percent of the total market. While prices continue to fall, more and more Americans will go underwater on their mortgage, making it more difficult to refinance, and leaving a Home Loan Modification the best solution.
With housing prices dropping, interest rates rising, and more and more homes underwater, refinancing is no longer a viable option, and without modifying these loans with a modification, half of America is likely going to lose their homes. Loan modification allows for a borrower to permanently change the terms of their mortgage, allowing for affordable monthly payments. Modifying a home loan can lower the interest rate, extend the term of the loan, or add any of the borrower's missed payments to the balance of the loan. With a free modification evaluation, homeowners can begin determining which government plans and savings they qualify for.
The long-standing and well-trusted mortgage servicer Mortgage Loan Center, LLC of Edmonds, Washington provides a free loan modification evaluation. Randy Lowell, of Mortgage Loan Center, LLC is currently the only instructor certified by the Department of Financial Institution to teach continued education classes on mortgage mitigation in Washington state, and now offers free classes for Washington homeowners to inform them of all their options, and new benefits available. It is advised that homeowners learn all of the options available to them in order to acquire a secure, successful, and affordable modification.
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Is this company licensed to offer loan modification services in Maryland??
Thanks for the comment Lenn, in fact, MLC is now working on expanding ourselves to the national level. Currently they are a Washington state service, but that should broaden soon!
Great Article!
My mother's loan modification was a nightmare when she went direclty through her lender.
Then after they denied it, she was scammed by a loan mod company out of Florida.
She finally got the loan modification through an A Rated BBB company called Mortgage Assitance Group out of Glendale, AZ. They helped her stop foreclosure and extend the auction date.
Her payment was reduced by 30% and they used government funds paid off all her arrears.
Its important as consumers to point out the good guys with all the scams out there.
Here is their information if you know anyone that needs their loan modification programs.
Mortgage Assistance Group 7055 West Bell Road, Ste 22 623-486-4505 www.mag-az.com
I'm not sure how current this particular comment section is regarding Mortgage Loan Center however, I can vouch for there honesty, integrity and relentless efforts in attempting to achieve satisfactory results!
I worked for over a year in my personal efforts with JP Morgan/Chase Bank to modify our mortgage! The individuals at MLC are relentless, tenacious and will not take no for an answer! They will go over the loan paperwork with a finetooth comb and give you the much needed help and assistance that the banks fail to offer you!
My last example with a modification with Chase was when I was told the process would be expedited by them since we had been through it once before! We knew how to dot the i's and cross the t's and what was expected. When you could not reach your modification processor their Voice Mail states "If this is in regards to a Mortgage Modification you will here back from us within 12-16 weeks if you qualify!" John Q public will be "Foreclosed" on by that time! Our "Expedited Time" was 32 weeks and we had to call in to find out we had been declined a second time!!
Do not necessarily rely on your "Big Bank" to do it right! Find someone qualified to assist you and find the mistakes as we are doing in our case with Mortgage Loan Center! See you in court Chase!!!