FAQ’s

Q. What is foreclosure?

A. When a borrower has been unable to make the scheduled payments on his or her mortgage loan for an extended length of time, the lender may feel that the loan has been defaulted, and will undertake legal proceedings in order to repossess the property. Any equity the homeowner may have built up in the home is lost, and the homeowner will have to vacate the premises. Laws on how long a homeowner has before a lender can start foreclosure proceedings vary from state to state. 

Q. What is loss mitigation?
A. Loss mitigation is a set of programs/solutions that consists of a variety of procedures set up by the government and lenders to assist homeowners threatened by foreclosure.  The goal of loss mitigation is to help the homeowner to stay in their home, and protect their credit history.

Q. How can we help you stop foreclosure?
A. Lake Tahoe Short Sale Specialist will go to great lengths to make sure we are thorough when completing your financial documentation with you in order to be certain you comply with the institutions stringent approval process. We have the experience and expertise to predetermine and prepare for any pitfalls that may occur when dealing in negotiations with banks/servicers.       

Q. I just received a notice of foreclosure. How long do I have to make my decision on what to do?
A. When it comes to dealing with late mortgage payments, time is not your friend. The sooner you act - the better. Your lender will be much more confident in your willingness to make payments on your mortgage if you deal with the situation immediately, rather than waiting until your back is against the wall. The home foreclosure process can take anywhere from a few weeks to many months, depending on your state law and the method of foreclosure your lender chooses to use, but it is imperative that you take action as quickly as possible.

Q. Can’t I negotiate with my lender myself?
A. If you are only a payment or two behind, you can certainly discuss your difficulties with your lender yourself, and work out a suitable arrangement. However, if your lender is not cooperative, or puts you off for more than a couple of weeks, then it is the time to contact us. Don’t wait for more than a couple of weeks, because, as it cannot be emphasized enough - time is not on your side in these matters. We provide the professional representation that you need to achieve the best workout agreement possible with your lender.

Q. Can you help me improve my credit score?
A. The best thing to do to help you improve your credit score is to prevent foreclosure, which we can help you with. In general, however, we do offer credit repair services.

Q. How long is this going to take?
A. Working with your lender to reach a suitable arrangement can take anywhere from a few days to several months. It all depends on your current financial position, and whether or not foreclosure proceedings have already been started. Typically, it takes several weeks to complete a workout agreement and stop foreclosure proceedings.

Q. Do I have enough time to stop my foreclosure?
A. There is always hope, although of course the sooner you act the better. It has been possible in the past to even stop a house going on the sale block the day before it’s scheduled, but that is a rare occurrence. Your best option is to take action immediately to stop foreclosure.

 Q. I’m currently in bankruptcy. Can you still help?
A. It is possible to help you, it all depends on your unique situation… We cannot, however, negotiate a workout agreement with your lender until your mortgage has been discharged or dismissed from the bankruptcy proceedings.

 Q. I’ve already talked with my lender. They just want to get paid. Can you still help me?

A. Most of our clients have experienced this kind of inflexibility from their lenders before calling us. We get your bank to listen to your needs. Our integrity and professionalism have earned us a reputation that allows us to be heard when no one else can get through the red tape. We will use our experience and connections to your advantage.

 Q. Should I file for bankruptcy to save my house?
A. This is usually not a good idea. According to the American Bar Association, 96% of homeowners who declare bankruptcy end up losing their home to foreclosure. Bankruptcy is very unlikely to help you save your home. There are certain times when bankruptcy is appropriate and we recommend you consult a reputable attorney in this regard.

 Q. Do I need a special type of mortgage loan for you to help me?
A. No. We work with any type of mortgage loan, from FHA, Rural Administration, VA, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, or conventional loans.

 Q. What if I can no longer afford my home? Can you still help me?

A. If you are certain that you cannot afford your home any longer and wish to sell, relinquishing any equity you may already have in your home, we can help you to secure a “short sale” payoff (contingent on approval by your lender) or a deed-in lieu of foreclosure agreement (again, contingent on approval by your lender). These agreements can be arranged at low or no cost to you.

For more information call 775-771-3088.