Mortgage Modification and Bankruptcy
A San Jose Bankruptcy attorney comments on Mortgage Modification and Bankruptcy
One of the hottest new trends in the mortgage market is what is called a mortgage modification. A mortgage modification is when the lender, or mortgagor, sits down with the borrower, or mortgagee, and renegotiates the terms and possibly the amount of the current mortgage. A mortgagor is inclined to at least attempt a mortgage modification for the simple reason that as currently stands, the mortgagee cannot pay its mortgage and the lender is virtually without profit on the loan. The lender then has to go through the lengthy and somewhat expensive process of judicial foreclosure.
Mortgage modifications are rare however. Often times, borrowers attempt to go after a mortgage modification alone. A lender can take advantage of this as it is likely the individual attempting the mortgage modification is inexperienced and not as knowledgeable in the real estate field.
Another common trend arising is to see borrowers attempt a mortgage modification while preparing for a chapter 7 bankruptcy. This added pressure by the borrower of threatening to file bankruptcy and discharge his or her debts causes the lender to think twice about the mortgage modification. This is furthered by the 90-day automatic stay of bankruptcy. It is best to consult an attorney or legal professional before attempting a mortgage modification.
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