| | There is no doubt that it is entirely possible for you to work on your own with the bank to come to a mutually amicable solution to your foreclosure problem, but you must also keep in mind that time is of the essence in dealing with loan modifications . While you are trying to deal with the lender or servicer precious time is slipping away. Most lenders and servicers continue on with the foreclosure process while you negotiate a modification or other alternative. Your denial of a modification may not occur until the day before the foreclosure sale. And if you do receive a modification offer, the offer might be unfair or possibly contingent on you giving up important rights. There are no hard and fast rules on what lenders and servicers are willing to do, so it would be very helpful to have a skilled attorney represent you and present your situation in the best light possible. An attorney can review your financial information and help you devise a strategy to reach your end goal whether it be to modify your loan to a fixed or lower rate, add back payments to the principal, temporarily reduce payments, or just to help give you enough time to sell your home or negotiate a short sale , deed in lieu , or other alternative |
