Loans to Stop Foreclosure

March 30, 2011 by AndrewTraub  
Filed under Foreclosure, Loans, Rates, Refinancing, Stop

Can you get new loans to stop foreclosure? Chances are good that there are some options for you out there. Why would anyone give you a loan if you were already struggling to pay for the loan that you already have? The fact is there are several opportunities available to those struggling to repay their current loan. You do not have to stay in that loan if these options will work for you. Loans to stop foreclosure range widely, but here are some to take into consideration.

Refinancing Your Current Loan

You may want to consider refinancing with your same lender into a new loan. Yes, the same lender may be willing to help you accomplish this. For example, if they know you are a good borrower, but have struggled with making monthly payments on you loan since your loan adjusted and the payment went up, they will work with you to find a solution and to refinance the loan. When you refinance such a loan, be sure you look for a lower monthly payment, better terms as well as a lower interest rate that is fixed. That way, you keep yourself protected in the end.

Get A New Loan

Unbelievably, you have another option in which a new lender will secure a new loan for you on the current home you own. Even if you have bad credit, you may qualify for this loan. The key here is equity. If you have equity available in your home, just about any lender will consider refinancing you with any level of credit. Loans to stop foreclosure work very well for many people. As with any loan, though, you do need to take your time to find the best lender and the best overall loan for you. Look for that lower, fixed rate loan with a lower monthly payment whenever possible.

Using Equity

In some situations, you may be able to use the equity in your home to get back on track with your loan. This is not the best route to take for many people, though. Loans to stop foreclosure like this will be costly and will put more risk on you. If you know you can afford the payments in the long term, it may work for you.

There are many opportunities to use loans to stop foreclosure. With so many opportunities available to you, chances are good you will be able to save money and get back on track. The process is not simple but it definitely is a welcoming method of getting out of the troublesome loan.

42 Rules for Saving Your House from Foreclosure: A Practical

March 30, 2011 by AndrewTraub  
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42 Rules for Saving Your House from Foreclosure: A Practical

This book is for anyone who is in a bad mortgage situation. You have an adjustable loan; your monthly payment has now skyrocketed to an amount you can’t afford on a monthly basis. That is the situation I found myself in. After four applications to my bank for a loan modification, I decided I needed to get professional help. Craig Triance is my lawyer and co-author in this biographical “how to” book about my process to save my home. We captured the critical things I learned along the way, so you can avoid making common mistakes. The rules are legally accurate, but may include strategies that the banks don’t want you to know. We want you to be able to save your house also, and the rules in this book give you a complete guide to doing just that.

The book is divided into three different sections of rules, based on where in the process you are. Section 1: How did you get into this mess? The rules in this section examine who will call you and who will not, who to look out for and what to do with your credit cards, retirement account and home equity loan.

Section 2: Rules to help you dig your way out! The rules in this section focus on getting out of denial about your current financial situation, being willing to talk about it, getting help, finding partners and behaviors that will help you look better (more credible for a loan modification) with a bank mortgage negotiator.

Section 3: Options, Solutions and Resolution. This section of rules assumes you are already dealing with the bank (and it is not going so well), and looks at some of your options including: loan modification, short sales, partnerships and investors, lease backs, even bankruptcy.

Based on David’s experience and Craig’s legal know how, this down-to-earth, easily read book provides practical knowledge and legal best practices coupled with the horror story David has lived through for over a year. This book emphasizes personal responsibility and also how to be prepared with specific strategies to deal with your bank. This book is about hope for the millions in this situation, and is written in a non-judgmental way to help you survive this financial crisis and keep your home!

42 Rules for Saving Your House from Foreclosure: A Practical Guide to Avoiding Foreclosure, Navigating the Loan Modification Process and Keeping Your Home

Bankruptcy Code Rules and Official Forms: June 2009 Law School

March 30, 2011 by AndrewTraub  
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Bankruptcy Code Rules and Official Forms: June 2009 Law School

This statutory supplement can be used with any law school bankruptcy casebook.

Bankruptcy Code Rules and Official Forms: June 2009 Law School Edition

Tax Arrears Sales of Property

March 30, 2011 by AndrewTraub  
Filed under Foreclosure, Online, Properties

A tax arrears sale can be a great way to pick up property on the cheap. Sadly, many people lose their property due to unfortunate circumstances and the government could sell the property for the default amount owning which could be a fraction of the worth of the property.

Flipping properties in this manner can make you a lot of money. By keeping on the lookout for foreclosure sales and tax arrears sales that are in prime areas, you could make a significant profit and build a monopoly of real estate properties which could help you secure your financial future.

How do you find out about tax arrears sales?

There are free and fee-based services dedicated to bringing information about these sales and auctions to interested parties. Look online at the available options and you could be on your way to a nice nest egg.

J.K. Lasser’s The New Bankruptcy Law and You

March 29, 2011 by AndrewTraub  
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J.K. Lasser's The New Bankruptcy Law and You

A comprehensive guide to the new bankruptcy law–and what it means for you

Sweeping changes to U.S. bankruptcy law–the first major changes to the law in twenty- seven years–are occurring right now. If you’re unfamiliar with the new bankruptcy law and how it could affect you, this book will quickly get you up to speed. While J.K. Lasser’s The New Bankruptcy Law and You thoroughly covers this latest reform, along with its options and alternatives, it also answers must-know bankruptcy questions, such as: how do you decide whether bankruptcy is the right path to take, and if it is, when should you file? Other topics discussed include:
* The new law versus the old law
* The basics of bankruptcy law that apply to all bankruptcies
* Preparing to file for bankruptcy
* The liquidation option: Chapter 7
* The payment plan option: Chapter 13
* The basics of debtor-creditor law
* Preparing for a bright financial future
* And much more

With over twenty years of experience as bankruptcy attorneys, and a dozen years of experience educating people about money, authors Nathalie Martin and Stewart Paley can help you successfully navigate the world of bankruptcy and show you how to put yourself in a position where you’ll never have to think about it again.

Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, J.K. Lasser’s The New Bankruptcy Law and You can help you make more informed financial decisions when dealing with complicated bankruptcy issues.

Quick Cash in Foreclosures

March 28, 2011 by AndrewTraub  
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Quick Cash in Foreclosures

Earn fast profits on foreclosures–with little or no money down!

Foreclosure properties are one of today’s hottest investments–and one of the quickest, easiest ways to turn a profit in real estate. But with so many investors in the game, competition is driving auction prices through the roof. This book introduces both novice and experienced real estate investors to a better way to invest in foreclosures. This step-by-step guide shows you how to find great foreclosure properties, purchase the seller’s equity for pennies on the dollar, and then sell the contract to another investor for quick cash.

If it sounds simple, it is! Quick Cash in Foreclosures shows you how to profit from foreclosures without risking your savings. You don’t have to qualify for a loan, battle the hordes at foreclosure auctions, or pay exorbitant repair and resale costs. All you have to do is apply the authors’ proven system and you too can earn fast profits in the foreclosure market. With this straightforward guide, you’ll learn how to:

  • Find owners in distress
  • Purchase an owner’s equity, not their property
  • Negotiate with the lender before foreclosure
  • Purchase FHA and VA government foreclosures
  • Profit in the secondary mortgage market–Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FDIC foreclosures
  • Get the lowest purchase price at foreclosure auctions
  • Flip, assign, or option your foreclosure contracts
  • Use easy paperwork and clauses for maximum protection

Stopping Foreclosure: Using Assets To Save Your House

March 28, 2011 by AndrewTraub  
Filed under Foreclosure, Mortgages, Online

If you’re worried about losing your house to foreclosure, it’s important that you quickly get your finances in order. Not only might you need to refinance or consolidate but you might have to adjust your assets in order to save your house.

Tips to reduce your debt and increase your financial ability to pay your mortgage:

• Downsize on vehicles

• Stop spending on credit cards. If you can’t afford it with cash, don’t buy it

• Reduce your weekly expenses by coupon clipping and not eating in restaurants

• Put family members on a tight budgeted allowance for spending money

• Sell items of value online or in an estate sale

It might seem to be drastic to sell your assets and tighten your belt but if you lose your home to foreclosure you could lose all your hard earned equity in your home as well as damage your credit rating. Short term sacrifice could equate to saving your home as well as long term gain.

Is Foreclosure Real Estate A Good Investment?

March 28, 2011 by AndrewTraub  
Filed under Foreclosure, Properties

With the glut of foreclosure real estate in some areas which used to be prime markets, now my be the time to buy a house. However, is it time to buy more than one house? Whether you consider foreclosure real estate to be a good investment depends on whether you are willing to put up with some uncertain risk in the home and the market. It’s true that foreclosure real estate can be purchased at a discount, but the risks getting in on a property after foreclosure can easily offset that savings. However, if you are handy fixing things up, or have a knowledgeable team of experts who can help you close a deal that will make you a profit, then it can be a good time for you to invest in foreclosures.

The Risks

As stated earlier, foreclosure real estate comes with its own set of special risks. When homeowners lose their homes, they often don’t do it graciously. They may become so upset with the loss that they take extra pains to make the home uninhabitable. They might rip up the carpet or hardwood flooring, steal the appliances, or generally leave the house in filthy condition. Since most foreclosures do not allow an inspection of the inside the home, it’s anyone’s guess what you might be facing when you finally open the door to your new foreclosure real estate home. If the borrowers left it in good condition, there’s still also the chance that vandals or squatters might have gotten to it during the time the old occupants left and you bought the foreclosure real estate at auction. Some homes are now being stripped by vandals of copper piping, which they get to by ripping out the electrical system first. This can add tens of thousands of dollars to the repair of the home.

The Rewards

Believe it or not, this is not enough enough to dissuade serious foreclosure investors. They typically are buying multiple homes and have a team of experts to help them navigate the problems. They may contract electricians and plumbers, as well as, lawyers for title and liens searching. Homes that foreclosure real estate investors buy may be had for huge savings, enough to make it profitable for them to replace the interior of the home, if necessary. While this is not ideal for the average homeowner, for knowledgeable investors, foreclosure real estate can be a great way to grab a home at a severe discount, fix it up, and flip it for many thousands of dollars more than it cost to fix it up.

How to Make Your Realtor Get You the Best Deal, Kansas Edition:

March 27, 2011 by AndrewTraub  
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How to Make Your Realtor Get You the Best Deal, Kansas Edition:

This pioneering work by Kansas/Missouri real estate experts show you how to get the best deal … from selecting the right realtor, getting them to work for you, to negotiating, finding great financing, and inspecting the property. A comprehensive road map to the confusing world of real estate! This will provide you with answers to general real estate questions, and issues specific to Kansas and Kansas City. Comes with an index, glossary, & sample contracts.

How to Make Your Realtor Get You the Best Deal, Kansas Edition: A Guide Through the Real Estate Purchasing Process, from Choosing a Realtor to Negotiating the Best for You

Inside Bankruptcy Law

March 26, 2011 by AndrewTraub  
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Inside Bankruptcy Law

A concise, pedagogically rich study guide, Inside Bankruptcy Law: What Matters and Why, emphasizes the essential components of the law how they fit together and why to give your students the leg up that some of them will need to benefit from their casebook reading and classroom experience.

A complete design for learning, with a strong and robust author voice, features:
authorship: Martin is the author of the Glannon Guide to Bankruptcy , which has received praise for its engaging and accessible writing style basic coverage of Bankruptcy Law, including brief discussions of state collections law, and all of the major bankruptcy topics
the 2005 bankruptcy amendments, along with credit counseling, the means test, changes in exemption laws, additional filing requirements, changes to Chapter 13, and the new small business provisions
a rich and dynamic pedagogy, consistently used, including:
overviews what is important in this chapter to an understanding of Property Law
key terms highlighted and defined in contex
clear signposting generous use of heading levels and visual aids create a well-marked path to understanding FAQs (frequently asked questions) anticipate questions, clear up misapprehensions, and test student understanding of material covered Sidebars study tips, hypos, cites to authorities, and marginalia
graphics charts, graphs, figures, and art connections a concluding section at the end of every chapter that connects the material just covered to other chapters in the book, the field at large, and legal practice
numerous charts that compare and tie together various aspects of bankruptcy law
uncluttered and attractive 2-color page design
From the publishers of the celebrated Examples & Explanations Series , the new Inside Series, featuring outstanding teacher-authors and an effective pedagogical strategy, will enable many students to approach their course work and class discussion with a grasp on the subject that had previously seemed unreachable.

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