Addressing The Top Five Foreclosure Myths

Brown & Associates Law & Title, P.A., is your foreclosure defense law firm. If your home is heading toward foreclosure, or you are considering a loan modification, a short sale or a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, then the foreclosure attorneys at Brown & Associates Law & Title, P.A., can help.

What Homeowners Should Know About Foreclosure

Foreclosure is a scary process for homeowners. If you have received a foreclosure notice, it is very likely that you and your family have been under financial stress. Many people do not know what to do after receiving a foreclosure letter. We have helped many Florida residents who have undergone the same fate. The good news is that you have options. We want to address several misconceptions about foreclosure.

1. Once a foreclosure lawsuit is filed, there is little or nothing that can be done.

Absolutely not true. The case can be defended and even in certain circumstances, it can be dismissed. Additionally, settlement options can be explored, such as loan modifications, short sales, cash for keys, or cash buyouts.

2. When you are in foreclosure, you cannot sell your house.

This is not true. Owners have a few options. They can sell their house by a conventional sale, as long as they have equity in the property, or by short sale.

3. If someone is turned down for a loan modification, they cannot apply again.

If someone is turned down for a loan modification after completing the loan mod package, they can apply again if circumstances have changed, such as income increase or reduction of other debt obligations. Also, you can apply again if the original package was not complete with a full application and all request documents.

4. The Bank cannot foreclose if it does not have possession of the original note.

An experienced foreclosure attorney can use the lack of possession of the original note as strong negotiating and defense tool. While it is trickier to foreclose without a note, banks obtain judgments routinely without a note against a borrower who represents themselves.

It is critical to get legal representation in order to research every avenue based on your circumstances. We fight on behalf of homeowners against foreclosure in Florida daily. Every case is unique, and we understand the struggles. We can suggest the right options for you. We’ve been able to help many get refinancing and stay in their homes.

If you are in Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg or anywhere in the Tampa Bay area, then we would be happy to provide a free consultation to help you determine your best strategy for keeping your home or, if necessary, leaving your home with dignity.

We Can Help You Work Through Your Options

Discuss your alternatives with a knowledgeable real estate attorney. At Brown & Associates Law & Title, P.A., we’ve helped many homeowners and families who are facing the frustration of foreclosure. We will assist you in making informed decisions to protect your best interests. You certainly want to stay in your home if it makes sense, and if you must leave, you want to maintain your credit rating and salvage as many assets as possible with an aggressive foreclosure defense. Loan modifications and short sales are both ways you can avoid foreclosure. Call 813-576-3790 or send us an email to make arrangements for a consultation.