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Just What Is Pre Foreclosure? |
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Many individuals don't realize that there are many steps involved in a
foreclosure procedure, some which are designed to allow the homeowner to
correct the defaulted payments and retain their home. Pre foreclosure is one
such step. This preliminary step to a full foreclosure is a set period of
time, usually between three and six months, where the home or property
missed payments can be made up, preventing the property from going into full
foreclosure. The bank or lender must notify the homeowner in the pre
foreclosure stage and will typically work with the owner to try to come to
some type of payment plan that will satisfy the lender and still be
manageable for the owner.
While it may seem that lenders are unwilling to work with homeowners that
have defaulted on payments, in reality starting a foreclosure process costs
the lender money, plus they rarely get their full investment or loan amount
back. In difficult economic times they may end up not being able to sell the
house for a reasonable market value, so may take an additional loss on that
end as well as on the foreclosure. During the pre foreclosure period the
bank or lender is often highly motivated to work with the homeowner, even if
it means refinancing options or spreading the payments out over a much
longer period of time. Typically working with the lender earlier in the pre
foreclosure period is better rather than waiting until the end of the grace
period.
The exact length of time for a pre foreclosure period is determined by state
regulations, so checking with your real estate agent, real estate attorney
or lending institution can help you know exactly how long you have to
negotiate a settlement before the full foreclosure can be started. During
the pre foreclosure period the lender cannot start foreclosure action, so it
is critical to know exactly how much time you have.
During the pre foreclosure time frame the lender basically does not have a
legal standing or legal right to attempt to force the owner out or off of
the property. Once the pre foreclosure period is over and the lender and the
homeowner have not been able to reach a settlement option to pay the deficit
amount on the mortgage, the lender is within their rights to proceed with
foreclosing and taking over the property. If the homeowner and the lender
are able to work out a repayment agreement, the foreclosure is stopped and
the agreed upon repayment plan, refinancing or extension of the mortgage is
put into place. A property can go through this process more than once,
however typically lenders become less willing to work with the homeowner
when this type of default becomes a pattern or happens more than once. |
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