The lending institutions are changing requirements, procedures and qualifications almost daily. I know how to deal with these changes correctly, making offers more effective. With the CDPE designation I have valuable training in short sales that can offer the homeowner much better alternatives to foreclosure, which virtually destroys the credit rating.
There are 9 ways to Avoid Foreclosure:
REINSTATEMENT: Bring the loan current
FOREBEARANCE: Temporary re-payment plan
REFINANCE: New loan with reduction in monthly payments
LOAN MODIFICATION: Modify original loan terms
SELL THE PROPERTY: Use the equity to pay off or pay difference
RENT THE PROPERTY: Must make loan current
SHORT SALE: Negotiate with bank to accept sale under loan amount
DEED IN LIEU OF FORECLOSURE: "friendly foreclosure"
BANKRUPTCY: Will stall foreclosure but not prevent it