Financial circumstances in families’ lives can change. These changes sometimes are of a negative manner. If the family doesn’t make their mortgage payments they face the risk of losing their home and being dispossessed. When a homeowner receives a notice they are in default on their mortgage, or a summons and complaint in a foreclosure lawsuit, action should be taken by the homeowners to deal with the situation. Acting like an ostrich and putting your head in the sand and hoping this goes away simply won’t work!
Hire an Attorney
If you are facing future foreclosure or a foreclosure lawsuit has been started against you, the best way to deal with this is to hire an experienced foreclosure lawyer. The earlier in the proceeding you hire a lawyer the better your chances of success will be.
Loan Modifications
Loan Modifications are one of the ways of dealing with a foreclosure lawsuit and the threat of losing one’s home. Mortgage modifications help you modify your current mortgage arrangement. This can eliminate the threat of losing your home. This may enable you to become current on your mortgage payments.
The law firm of Schlissel DeCorpo LLP has been helping homeowners keep their homes for more than 45 years. Our office can offer you advice and guidance with the appropriate action to take regarding a foreclosure lawsuit and/or obtaining a mortgage modification. We can be reached for a free consultation at 800-344-6431 or e-mailed at Elliot@sdnylaw.com.