Foreclosure Bailout Loans

Posted on February 26, 2010
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Foreclosure Bailout Loans

Many homeowners are facing foreclosure in today’s market because of the current economic climate, rising interest rates and ARM mortgages, and other unfortunate circumstances. With job loss and unemployment at an all time high it is no wonder many people are scrambling to stay in their homes. If you are facing foreclosure there are ways to stay in your home but no matter what option you choose the path is not easy. A foreclosure bail out mortgage can allow you to stay in your home but comes with its own risks just like defaulting.

The terms of a foreclosure bail out mortgage are harsh compared to the terms of a traditional loan. Like a hard money loan or bad credit loan they come with very high interest rates, 12 to 18 percent or more compared to 5 or 6 percent for traditional mortgages for people with good credit. Foreclosure bailout loans are balloon type loans that homeowners can use to pay off the delinquent balance on their mortgage including penalties, late fees, and accrued interest. Along with high interest rates these types of loans often require the purchase of points just to get the rate to a manageable level.

If you are facing foreclosure, a foreclosure bailout loan may allow you to stay in your home but it should not be entered into lightly. There are other options available, such as loan and mortgage modifications or even hard money loans that may carry better terms. If you are considering a foreclosure bailout loan you should be familiar with what you need to have to qualify so you do not waste your time pursuing a loan that you will not be able to get. You have to have sufficient equity in your home to qualify. Most lenders who will fund foreclosure bailouts, hard money loans, or bad credit loans will only give you 65 to 70 percent of your home’s value, sometimes even less.

Lenders who fund foreclosure bailout loans do not usually consider a house at its full market value either because they must plan to sell the house below value in a hurry if the borrower defaults. Their estimated value is more likely near 80% of the market value further reducing the amount they will lend. While in many cases a foreclosure bailout loan is better than loosing your home, it is still something to be carefully considered. The terms of these types of loans are harsh and they should only be used as a last resort when getting the bailout is better than allowing the bank to foreclose on the home.

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7 Responses to “Foreclosure Bailout Loans”

  1. Papa Chester on February 26th, 2010 12:18 pm

    Why aren't jumbo loans included in the foreclosure prevention bailout package?
    Seems to me those people need a place to live too.
    Jehen—-Those people can lose their jobs too
    Those homes lose more value than others in times like this and the jumbo refi rates are much higher than conventional rates
    These answers imply that those that have jumbo loans didn’t overextend themselves, don’t lose their jobs, and can go buy another house after foreclosure. Try getting a loan these days after having your house foreclosed on. These people can be in just as bad shape as those with conventional $416,000 mortgages.

  2. J O on February 26th, 2010 5:20 pm

    Because anyone who can afford to take out a loan for more than $417,000.00 should not be bailed out.
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  3. Cigar that Bill Clinton Sniffs on February 26th, 2010 5:22 pm

    LOL

    Yes, Obama doesn’t care enough about the suffering rich people.
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  4. Phil M on February 26th, 2010 5:24 pm

    Usually those contracts are looked over with an attorney for the buyer to ensure everything is known and upfront.

    it would be very difficult to claim ignorance in that case.
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  5. Carl Marks on February 26th, 2010 5:26 pm

    Boo hoo for them….

    If you have enough money to buy a house that big, then you better have enough money to pay the bill.

    If you do fall on your face….you should have enough money to buy something more practical.

    Obama and myself, are more worried about the MAJORITY of Americans. People who are struggling and living paycheck to paycheck.
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  6. m1a1mikegolf on February 26th, 2010 5:28 pm

    The funny thing is that in California - anyplace better than a homeless encampment is going to need a ‘jumbo’ loan.

    Funny how the people who pay the vast bulk of the taxes are getting so little respect and consideration.
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  7. jehen on February 26th, 2010 5:30 pm

    A very expensive piece of property is not likely to harm the value of it’s neighborhood should it go into foreclosure. Anyone who qualified for a jumbo loan in the first place probably has other resources - unless they committed fraud to get the loan.

    But you did not really want an answer to this question. You asked for the purpose of suggesting that every one expects an unlimited give-away and that is what is going on. There are limits and help is based on need. When you can’t help everyone in need you help those with the direst needs.
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