Loan Modification Overview
Las Vegas loan modification Lawyer Can Help
In Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada, homeowners seeking a principal reduction, elimination of a second mortgage, or other loan workout, come to a Las Vegas loan modification attorney at the law firm of Peters & Associates, LLP for a creative and effective approach to their loan modification.
What is a loan modification?
A loan modification is a process of negotiation with the lender that results in a change to the terms of your original loan. Our primary goal through a loan modification is to lower your principal balance, but there are many other ways to modify a loan as well. For instance, it is possible to lower the interest rate or re-amortize the loan, either of which can result in lower monthly payments. Also, if you have missed payments and are in arrears, it is possible to have those missed payments forgiven by the lender, moved to the end of the loan, or rolled back into the loan and re-amortized.
Why Would a Lender Agree to a Loan Modification?
If your loan amount is too high for you to afford, sooner or later you will default on the loan. When that happens, the bank's only option is to foreclose on your home and sell it, applying the proceeds against your loan balance. But if you bought your home before the housing bubble burst, chances are that your loan balance exceeds the value of your home. The bank will have a hard time getting a return on its investment by selling the property. Every month that goes by while the bank is stuck with a property that it cannot sell represents lost revenue. On the other hand, if the bank agrees to a modification, it continues to generate a stream of revenue and will be better off in the long run.
Bankers know these facts and are willing to agree to a modification when they believe it is in their best interest. Part of our job as loan modification lawyers in Las Vegas is getting the lender to agree that your loan is a good candidate for a modification, and then negotiating the most favorable workout possible.
Legal Help for Homeowners who need Home Loan Modification in Las Vegas
The federal government has created a host of programs and incentives for banks to accept a variety of loan modifications, including principal reductions, modifications of second liens, lower payments and lower interest rates, refinances, and more. A common misconception is that banks participating in these programs are required to agree to a modification. While that is not the case, covered lenders do have an obligation to participate in the process with eligible homeowners, and we use our legal skills and resources to make sure their participation is meaningful and substantial.
If your mortgage payments or other expenses have risen beyond your means, or if a job loss, illness or injury has hampered your ability to meet you monthly payments, a loan modification may be the solution to retain your home or commercial/investment property without fear of foreclosure. In Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Pahrump, Boulder City, and Henderson, contact the Las Vegas loan modification lawyers at Peters & Associates, LLP for a free consultation.
