Foreclosure - The Last Resort

Bob Smith asked:


Foreclosure Houses

Foreclosure houses present an opportunity of a lifetime. Foreclosure houses are due to loans that have been defaulted by the current homeowner. Since the homeowner has not been making their payments, the lender has evicted them and taken possession of the property. Lenders hate to do this, their business is to make loans, however, with every loan comes risk. Sometimes the risk does not pay off, which causes these properties to become foreclosure houses. Since the lender makes no money on these vacant foreclosure houses, they want to sell them fast, and at deeply discounted prices. Foreclosure houses are often sold at 20% - 50% less than their current market value!!!

What Is the Advantage to Investing In Foreclosure Houses?

Foreclosure Houses offer any type of investor numerous ways to make and/or save money! First, say you are a first time homebuyer with little to no money down, foreclosure houses can get you more house for the money; or, if you prequalify for a no money down loan, it can get you into homeownership. Remember, the lender does not want their foreclosure houses to sit; they want them to bring in revenue. This means money saved for you! If you are looking for a vacation home, or for a secondary home to rent to others, foreclosure houses again offer an incredible opportunity. Why pay market costs when you can get foreclosure houses for pennies on the dollar? Besides saving money on the purchase, you will realize the built in equity that the former owner left behind. This means if you want to resell or “flip” your recent purchase, you can instantly and make a healthy profit. With that extra $$, you can repeat the process!!! The possibilities and opportunities are endless when investing in foreclosure houses.

• Any Property, particularly foreclosure houses is a sure bet in today’s real estate market.

• Browse our listing of foreclosure houses; these homes all have the potential to be your next wise investment.

• Foreclosure houses and other foreclosure properties offer you the opportunity to make and/or save money.

• When searching for houses for sale, a savvy home buyer will be sure to first search our listings for availability for foreclosure houses.

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Jocelyn

Dave Dinkel asked:


The impact of foreclosure on your credit score is the most frequently asked question we get. The method of calculating a credit score (FICO Score) is proprietary information. What complicates the issue even further is that all credit information is calculated into the individual’s credit score as it is entered by creditors and is only updated whenever there is an inquiry.

The second most asked question is “How soon does the foreclosure go on my credit report?” This depends on the lender but in the vast majority of cases, as soon as the homeowner is 90 days late (30 days in some states), the foreclosure info is filed with the credit reporting agencies. It will not be “reversed” by a short sale or a deed in lieu of foreclosure unless negotiated by the homeowner, and often that doesn’t work.

So with the foreclosure question, the homeowner’s credit score is first decreased by his late payments. Usually, he is also late on other bills because of his financial crisis and has additional late payments, collections, or even judgments that all lower his credit score. So if he had his credit score of 680 on a specific date before he started his personal financial decline, after he has been served with his foreclosure notice or even after the foreclosure is completed; his new score could be 420 or lower.

He is usually shocked and dismayed, but the real problem is how much more interest the lenders want because of his low credit score. For example, an auto loan could cost a “D” credit customer as much as $13,000 more for the same car as the “A” credit buyer! The “D” credit person is penalized for his credit situation since the collateral is the same.

The foreclosure’s actual point impact on an individual’s credit report has recently gotten somewhat higher and is estimated to be from 125 to 175 points. The bigger impact is from the late payments on other bills which continue to mount up further reducing his credit score.. The net effect is generally considered to be about a 240 - 260 point decline counting his late mortgage payments. Ironically, the lower your credit score to start, the less the impact of additional late payments, and if you get into the 400’s, it’s really hard to get much lower without almost trying to hurt yourself. Many of the items on any credit report can be removed over time. It requires persistence and it’s estimated that 30% of all items on credit reports are incorrect and can be removed just by an inquiry or showing a paid invoice. Also the credit score reduction for the foreclosure is reduced as time goes on, until it settles at a minimal deduction (50 to 75 points) after a few years.

It is absolutely untrue that once you have had a foreclosure you can never buy a home again, as we see people buying a new home within a year of losing theirs to foreclosure. There are even homeowners who legally buy homes within 30 days of their foreclosure using legal techniques with no cash and no credit.

Foreclosure victims, who want to do conventional financing in the future, will have to pay a higher interest rate (approximately 1 and a half to 2%) unless their down payment could be 10% to 20% of the purchase price. This sizable down payment can often be obtained from friends or family members and carried as a second mortgage or second deed of trust on the property.

I am often asked if doing a “Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure” or a “Short Sale” with the lender reports the same as a foreclosure. Unfortunately, depending on how the lender reports your foreclosure, it could stay on your report even if the lender accepts your deed to resolve the foreclosure. The foreclosure action does not have to be filed in the courts to be considered a “foreclosure” by the lender. If your lender accepts a “Deed in Lieu Of Foreclosure” or a “Short Sale”, always them ask for a letter explaining they have accepted your deed in exchange for your home, and that they will retract or not put a foreclosure notification in your credit record. If they tell you they have to, it’s not true, ask for a Supervisor until you get your letter.



Larry

Lovemyfamily asked:


How long does it take for a person to be evicted from a home that has gone into foreclosure? And are there any precautions one must take if this is the ONLY option?

Brandon

chickeninca asked:


My landlord went to foreclosure without evicting us. The bank tried to auction the house today, but got no bids. The title reverted to the bank. What can I expect to happen next? I worry about coming home to find the locks changed, all our stuff seized. The landlord won’t take any calls and hasn’t for a month. What about our security deposit? Don’t I have to be given an eviction notice, or am I just out of luck?

Chloe

Igor Mosyak asked:


The foreclosure process may be initiated when a given property owner defaults on his or her mortgage loan. It is initiated by the lender and can result in the seizure and sale of the property. There are different stages of the foreclosure process to consider. These stages present the borrower with opportunities to bring the loan back to a current standing and negate the foreclosure. The time periods for each stage may vary from state to state as well.

After a specified time period, normally 90 days, the lender files a Notice of Default at the Circuit Court in the county in which the property is located. This serves as an alert to the borrower that the foreclosure process is beginning. This should come as no surprise in the vast majority of cases. This is the time to request the advice of a professional foreclosure consultant. They can help you understand how to save your home from foreclosure. Learn more at Stop Foreclosure Help Today.

The Notice of Default also marks the beginning of a period in which reinstatement is possible. This reinstatement period lasts as long as up to one day before the actual sale of the property. With foreclosure rates at record high levels country-wide, both the lenders and state governments are attempting to give borrowers every opportunity to bring their loans current. Since October, 2007, there has been a 71% increase in the amount of foreclosures filed. There were 81,312 foreclosures filed nationwide in September of this year alone.

If the loan is not brought current during this reinstatement period, a sale or auction date is then established. The borrower is presented with a Notice of Sale, normally via both first-class and certified mail. The Notice of Sale is also to be posted at the property in question. It is normally taped boldly to the front door. The lender is also required to run an ad in the local newspaper notifying the public of the sale for three weeks in advance of the sale date. State dependent, borrowers are still able to intervene in the foreclosure process. Most states allow the borrower to bring the loan current until the day before the sale or auction.

If the loan is still not brought current and the sale is held, the opening bid is normally set at the amount of the balance of the defaulted loan plus interest accrued and any other fees associated with the sale. Of course, having a skilled foreclosure consultant in your corner goes a long way towards saving your home from foreclosure. They can deal with lenders, court systems and all other involved parties on your behalf and find ways for you to be able to stay in the home that you have worked so hard to acquire. Remember that the initiation of the foreclosure process doesn’t necessarily mark the end of your home ownership.



Phillip

Kemo Nosabe asked:


Here is the scenario and actual facts. Right now in this country, we are experiencing an unprecedented number of home foreclosures! What I’m talking about here is; from the day the new homeowners occupy their home, what should they be doing or NOT doing in order to AVOID going into foreclosure? If you have been a successful homeowner for a good length of time, what have YOU been doing to make sure that you will always meet your obligation to the bank or mortgage company?

Gilberto

BlackDahlia asked:


I’ve been looking up foreclosures at the county office to buy a foreclosure (the ones about to be auctioned). Someone said I should be looking at REO foreclosures. What’s the difference, and how do I buy one and or get info on these?

Maria