Discover the benefits and drawbacks of loan modification programs, eligibility requirements, and alternatives for struggling ...

A mortgage loan modification can offer an opportunity for borrowers to get their monthly payment on their mortgage reduced to an amount they can afford. A mortgage loan modification may extend the ...

Despite pressure on banks to work with struggling borrowers affected by the mortgage crisis, many homeowners still complain about delays, runarounds and lost paperwork as they try to modify their ...

This article was first published on NerdWallet.com. If you’re struggling to make your monthly mortgage payment, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have a new loan modification program so your home stays out ...

For example, according to research from Freddie Mac, borrowers who approached different lenders and got two or more quotes ...

One thing I've learned about many loan modification companies is that they will take your credit score, and crush it. Some will tell their customers to stop paying their mortgage. The thought is a ...

Loss mitigation is a collaborative process between borrowers and mortgage servicers to prevent foreclosure. It involves various strategies to help homeowners manage their mortgage payments and avoid ...

A common, and a venerable, question when modifying a mortgage loan — should the mortgage lender record the modification of the mortgage in the land records? Recording a mortgage serves two primary ...