The Foreclosure Mitigation Company

If you’re not sure and just want to find out if you qualify, give me a call and I will walk you through your options.

Believe it or not, you may just need help getting a temporary reduction in your payments to ‘catch up’.  In any case, call me to talk about the several options that you may not be aware of.

If you don’t know what else to do and you don’t call me at 1-702-204-3945, what will it cost you in damaged credit, frustration and stress?

If I am unavailable when you call, you can either leave me a message or with one of my assistants who are taking calls from 8am to 9pm Pacific time Monday through Saturday.

I know how you feel and I can help.

Kenny

Kenny Wagner
Short Sale Specialist
Foreclosure Mitigation Specialist

The Foreclosure Mitigation Company
Short Sale & Foreclosure Specialists

1-702-483-0890 Direct
1-206-971-5033 Fax

kenny@tfmcpartners.com

And Did You Know That Most Short Sale Agents Who “Do Short Sales” Have A 90%+ FAILURE Rate When Negotiating Short Sales According To The National Association Of Realtors?  That Means The Average Agent Will Only Get 1 Or 2 (At Best) Out Of Every 10 Short Sales To Work.  I Have A 90%+ Success Rate When Closing Short Sales Transactions.  See A Sample Of My Short Sale Approval Letters HERE.

If Considering Another Agent Or Negotiation Company, I Advise Asking Them For Their Most Recent Approval Letters From The Banks Showing They Can Get The Job Done… Most Can Not.

My Success Rate Is So High Because I Have Been Specifically Trained On Short Sales By THREE Of The Most Well Known Top Loss Mitigators In The Country & A Top Short Sale Attorney - (Jerami King – KK Consulting; Suzanne Erickson – American Loss Mitigation; Lee Honish – Short Sale Genius & Jeff Watson – Top Short Sale Attorney) On How To Negotiate A Settlement With Your Current Lenders So You Can Sell The Property, And Get Out From Under This Burden.

Best Of All, My Compensation Is Usually Paid By The Bank, So You Won’t Have Any Out-Of-Pocket Expense & You Keep Your Full Commission.

The common alternatives to foreclosure, such as short sales, and deeds-in-lieu of foreclosure are all “not paid as agreed” accounts, and considered the same by your FICO® score. This is not to say that these may not be better options for you from a financial perspective, just that they will be considered no better or worse for your FICO score.

If you are considering bankruptcy as an alternative to foreclosure, that may have a greater impact to your FICO score. While a foreclosure is a single account that you default on, declaring bankruptcy has the opportunity to affect multiple accounts and therefore has potential to have a greater negative impact on your FICO score.

If you’d like to discuss your personal situation to learn what options are available to you, give me a call at 702-204-3945 or you can contact me via email kenny@tfmcpartners.com or by leaving a comment below.

Kenny Wagner
Short Sale Specialist
Foreclosure Mitigation Specialist
The Foreclosure Mitigation Company

1-702-204-3945 Direct
1-206-971-5033 Fax

kenny@tfmcpartners.com

Did you do what I did when I first heard that?  That is, did you ask yourself, “Isn’t that illegal or isn’t that some scam that we’ve been told to avoid?  Give up my deed and I can stay in my home…”.

On November 5th, 2009 FANNIE MAE announced their “DEED FOR LEASE” program that allows homeowners to lease their home in exchange for their deed.

WASHINGTON, DC — Fannie Mae (FNM/NYSE) is implementing the Deed for Lease™ Program under which qualifying homeowners facing foreclosure will be able to remain in their homes by signing a lease in connection with the voluntary transfer of the property deed back to the lender.

So it is official, but this brings to mind a couple questions:

Does this really help you the homeowner?  It says that you can “qualify” for up to a 12 month lease with potential for a renewal.  Does this mean that it could be shorter?  Looks like FANNIE MAE is trying to stem the amount of foreclosures they are acquiring each month in addition to trying to create some revenue to stem their mounting losses.

After reviewing the announcement from FANNIE MAE & reading an article in the LA TIMES on this announcement, I just see this as a temporary band aid to a growing problem for FANNIE MAE, which is all the foreclosures that they are acquiring.  What about the tax ramifications?  Giving up their deed for a lease is very similar to a deed in lieu except that the homeowner gets to stay in their home for a period of time but versus a short sale the tax ramifications are greater for both a deed in lieu of foreclosure or a deed for lease.  So who does this really help?  The homeowner or FANNIE MAE?

Moreover, for this to work, any subordinate lien holders must release their lien.  It’s been my experience that subordinate lien holders would rather short sale and receive something than voluntarily give up their lien position for nothing.

Here is what Jay Ryan, VP of FANNIE MAE has to say about the program:

“The Deed for Lease Program provides an additional option for qualifying homeowners who are facing foreclosure and are not eligible for modifications,” said Jay Ryan, Vice President of Fannie Mae. “This new program helps eliminate some of the uncertainty of foreclosure, keeps families and tenants in their homes during a transitional period, and helps to stabilize neighborhoods and communities.”

My first initial reaction is that it doesn’t address the issue head on.   I believe short sales are the answer and until they help with streamlining their approval process with short sales FANNIE MAE, along with other lenders, will continue to acquire more properties through foreclosure.  Homeowners do not want a temporary fix where they are allowed to lease back their house where they eventually have to move anyways.  Homeowners want an immediate solution to their current problem which allows them to move on and start building a new life.

For additional information about the Deed for Lease Program, including full details on program eligibility, please review the Guide Announcement on www.efanniemae.com.

If you’d like to discuss your personal situation to learn what options are available to you, give me a call at 702-204-3945 or you can contact me via email kenny@tfmcpartners.com or by leaving a comment below.

Kenny Wagner
Short Sale Specialist
Foreclosure Mitigation Specialist
The Foreclosure Mitigation Company

1-702-204-3945 Direct
1-206-971-5033 Fax

kenny@tfmcpartners.com

You may be facing foreclosure… so what are your options?!?  Try to look at the situation more from a financial standpoint rather than an emotional standpoint.  This way you can more successfully analyze which option might best suit your needs and desires to move you towards resolving your financial difficulty.  One very important thing to remember: Time is of the essence. Take time to think through your situation and make a decision.  Then, take action right away so you have enough time to complete the solution you choose.

Nine options when facing Foreclosure

1. Do Nothing – If a homeowner does nothing, they most likely will lose their home at foreclosure auction.  Loan applications generally ask if the applicant has ever been foreclosed upon.  Credit reports also disclose this damaging information. Not the best option.

2. Payoff/Refinance – Completely paying off the entire loan amount plus any default amount and fees.  Usually this is accomplished through a refinance of the debt.  New debt is at a normally higher interest rate and there may be a prepayment penalty because of the recent default.  With this option, there should be equity in the home.

3. Reinstatement – Paying the entire default amount plus interest, attorney fees, late fees, taxes, missed payments and fees.

4. Loan Modification – Utilizing the existing mortgage company to refinance the debt or extend the terms of the loan.  This may allow the homeowner to catch up at a more affordable level.  To qualify, you must prove to the lender you have fixed the problem that caused the late payment.

5. Forbearance – Lender may be able to arrange a repayment plan based on the homeowner’s financial situation.  The lender may even be able to provide a temporary payment reduction or suspension of payments.  Information will be required from the lender to show that you are able to meet the new payment plan requirements.

6. Partial Claim – A loan from the lender for a 2^nd loan to include back payments, costs and fees.

7. Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure – Give the property back to the bank instead of the bank foreclosing.  Banks generally require the home be well maintained, all mortgage payment and taxes must be current.  Most loan applications ask if this has ever happened.

8. Bankruptcy – This option can liquidate debt and/or allow more time.  I can refer you to a qualified bankruptcy attorney.

–Chapter 7 (Liquidation) To completely settle personal debt.

–Chapter 13 (Wage Earner Plan) Payments are made toward a plan to pay off debts in 3-5 years.

–Chapter 11 (Business Reorganization) A business debt solution.

9. Sale – If the property has equity (money left over after all loans and monetary encumbrances are paid). The homeowner may sell the home without lender approval through a conventional home sale.  In this case, the homeowner will get cash from the sale.  On the other hand, a Short Sale, also known as a pre-foreclosure sale, can be negotiated with your lender by your Real Estate Professional if what is owed is MORE than the property’s value.

I affirm that I have read this and understand that I have several options available to me and that there may be more than those listed above.  I affirm that I have been advised that I should consult an Attorney and CPA.  Understanding this I know that I have the option to choose to use The Foreclosure Mitigation Company to assist me in negotiating the short sale of my home.

If you’d like to discuss your personal situation to learn what options are available to you, give me a call at 702-204-3945 or you can contact me via email kenny@tfmcpartners.com or by leaving a comment below.

Kenny Wagner
Short Sale Specialist
Foreclosure Mitigation Specialist
The Foreclosure Mitigation Company

1-702-204-3945 Direct
1-206-971-5033 Fax

kenny@tfmcpartners.com