Loss Mitigation Can Stop the Foreclosure Process

Loss mitigation is the process of trying to stop a home foreclosure before it occurs. The loss mitigation process can be led by either an employee or representative of the lean holder or a third party that works strictly for the best interests of the home owner. The loss mitigation process is often better handled by a third party due to their experience and the ability to deal with the lending company without a personal attachment to the situation.

Loss mitigation was introduced as a collaborative effort between the federal government and the mortgage industry. The program was established to help home owners that were facing the loss of their homes due to delinquent payments. A professional loss mitigation counselor will work with the home owner as well as the lender to find an alternative to foreclosure.

Their are several options when it comes to loss mitigation and the main focus should be to keep the home owner in their home. A loss mitigation counselor should first seek to set up a loan modification plan or a repayment plan that is realistic for the home owner as well as agreeable to the lending institution. Loan modification may include a partial payment of amounts in arrears and then an extension of the loan terms to compensate for the remainder of the amount of the loan in default. With the repayment plan, it is imperative that the plan be realistic when it comes to the home owners ability to repay the amount that is delinquent.

Loss mitigation is about keeping the home owner in their home. If that does not seem like a realistic outcome, every attempt should be made to help the home owner get the most for their home as they possibly can before a foreclosure sale takes place. This may include deed-in-lieu of foreclosure or a short payoff if a qualified purchaser can be found.

By taking the time to know what your rights are in the foreclosure process, it is possible to use the loss mitigation process to get back on track with your mortgage. Lenders ultimately want to keep the home owner in their home and it is up to the home owner to show that they will be able to catch up or maintain the mortgage payment in the future.