Top 5 mistakes you should not make when in Foreclosure
Thomas Howell

1. Do not miss a payment

It may seem simple but missing a payment can cause more damage than you realize. The missing of a payment starts to immediately affect your credit rating. This may prevent you from finding affordable re-financing options. It would be better to pay your mortgage and not pay other bills such as utilities.

2. Do not ignore your lender

It is important to keep in touch with your lender. Most lenders have programs available to help you before you get in too deep. The more they understand your situation, the more they can help. At some point, the lender has no choice but to protect themselves from a bad loan so they become less friendly.

3. Do not fail to save for an emergency

It would certainly be nice if we all had enough money to never miss a payment. But that is not always the case. It is possible for all of us to live a little more within our means and save at least some small amount each month. It may not seem like much at first, but it grows each month. one payment at the right time can buy you a way out of your foreclosure.

4. Do not think bankruptcy is your way out.

Many people think that bankruptcy can help them get out of foreclosure and save their home from going to sale. The facts are that bankruptcy can stop a sale for a limited time but rarely stop the foreclosure sale permanently. The lender can simply ask the judge to excuse the property from the bankruptcy case and proceed with the sale leaving you in bankruptcy with no home.

5. Do not think you are out of options.

It may seem that the walls are closing in around you when you are in foreclosure, but you do have options right up to the final moment. The home could be sold in the open market, saving your credit from the foreclosure. Some investors are willing to work with individuals in foreclosure and provide alternative housing to allow you to preserve your credit and get a fresh start.

About the author:

Tom Howell is a Seattle-based foreclosure specialist and investor who works with families to provide solutions that are truly win-win for all involved. His various websites include; www.soundpropertysolutions.com and www.lease2owndreamhome.com.