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It is a sad fact of life that many, many families are going through foreclosure at this time.  The economy is in a bad way, people have been losing their jobs, and new ones are hard to come by.  Families who don’t make their mortgage payments for a few months risk going into foreclosure.  Foreclosure means losing your home and having it on your credit report for over seven years.

If you are facing foreclosure speak with your lending institution about it. They will often work to avoid the foreclosure as it does not benefit them.   You can also contact Homeowner’s HOPE or the National Foundation for Credit Counseling as these institutions have advisors whom you can talk to about your personal circumstances.  They can counsel you on your options.

You will face immediate problems with your mortgage if your payment is over fifteen days late.  This will incur you a late fee.  If you miss the next mortgage payment, meaning that you owe two payments you will have to make both payments along with the late fees to get out of trouble.  If you owe three payments or more then the lender may start the process of foreclosure.  You will also have to pay any legal fees along with your back payments and late charges if you want to get back on track.

Remember the process of foreclosure will hurt your credit rating.  This will cause you severe difficulties if you are looking to rent or buy a new home.  If you are facing financial difficulties caused by loss of income or the breakup of a relationship then attempt to be proactive in your dealings with your lending institution.  Communication will help you to find a way out of it – and ensure you know all your options.

This article on getting through a hard time provided by Mortgage Payment Calculator

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