Thursday 26 January 2012

What Happens when You Cannot Pay Mortgage on Time

By Dmitry Vasenyov


Paying your mortgage loan on time is a vital part of proper financial management since late payments will have a negative impact on your credit rating. Besides, they will incur a later payment charge from the mortgage lender.

But for most people late payment is not just a temporary slip, however as well an indication that the mortgage is becoming unaffordable. A rise of interest rate or a struggle to keep on the top of the finances might become an issue which threatens the loss of your house.

Today a lot of people do not address the problem when struggling to maintain their mortgage payments. But those who contact their lender early could be able to negotiate and come to an arrangement over payments. Especially this is important for those who have acquired in their home and stands to lose more than just a home in case of foreclosure, but as well the built up equity in the property, including any initial down payments which were made.

There are a lot of numerous options available to borrowers who are prepared to deal with the problem head on instead of ignoring this as a lot of people do. Bear in mind that if the problems you are currently experiencing are temporary ones, the lender might offer you a reinstatement or a repayment plan.

In case of reinstatement the date is agreed on whereby you promise to pay back the missed payments as well as any outstanding fees. As an alternative, the lender could agree to a repayment plan where missed payments are added to the future payments.

As well, you can discuss a forbearance plan with your lender, where the mortgage payments are temporarily suspended for an agreed period of time. When the mortgage payments are resumed you just add the part of missed payments to the monthly mortgage payment till the outstanding amount is paid back.




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