A loan modification is an agreement that is negotiated with your lender which changes the terms of your current loan. Most lenders are willing to negotiate when borrowers are facing financial difficulties and can't obtain other financing alternatives. You must show the lender why it would be in the lender's best interest to agree to a workout arrangement. If convinced, a lender may be willing to reduce the loan interest rate, reduce monthly payment amounts or change other loan terms.
A loan modification generally occurs where the parties to a problem loan mutually agree to work out the problem by creating new and better loan terms. The goal is that the new loan will enable the borrowers to meet their obligations.
Important points to remember throughout the process:
A loan modification generally occurs where the parties to a problem loan mutually agree to work out the problem by creating new and better loan terms. The goal is that the new loan will enable the borrowers to meet their obligations.
Important points to remember throughout the process:
- Stay in your home during the process, since you may not qualify for certain types of assistance if you move out.
- Do not spend your house payments; if your lender decides to negotiate a repayment plan or a loan modification, then they may want what is called "good faith" money from you.