A shelter from the elements is one of the most important necessities that we need for everyday living. Unfortunately not all of us have the luxury of buying a HUGE mansion. Mortgage is one of the bills that we have to pay. But we often forget them amidst the stack of credit card bills that come in the mail. Home foreclosure is one of the most common problems. Most of us have to pay our debts to live.
Get a home equity line of credit
A home equity line of credit is a type of loan where the house is used as collateral. Then should you need it, you will have the money you need if other emergencies arise. Most banks offer great options for customers. This can delay or prevent a foreclosure from happening by having it as a back up.
Don't miss and skip
This may seem like a simple thing but it's the one most often taken for granted. Once you miss one payment it will be easier for you to miss the rest. Lenders also have acceleration clauses where they can demand that the customers pay every payment that they've missed all at once. This is a painful lesson to learn.
Know who to pay
Bills,bills,bills....all due at the end of the month. You should set your priorities straight and ask yourself: which do I want to loose, my house or my credit card? If you don't want credit card debt then monitor your expenses.
Also make sure your mortgage lender has not sold your loan to another company. This happens all the time. the end result is you sending your hard earned money to the wrong bank...and missing the first payment to the new bank holding your mortgage. CHECK THE ADDRESS!!
Do not forget to check your mail
Don't ignore the letters/calls from your lender or bank. It doesn't hurt to respond once in a while. Failure to check your mail will not be taken as an excuse in court. Always check your mail box.
Think of a way out
Banks would rather have their clients to believe that they don't have options once they demand to accelerate the payments. Customers do have options, there are several options for foreclosure prevention that they can use especially if they know where to look.
Feed your piggy bank
Always keep extra cash handy. The money we spend on credit cards by buying expensive electronics, personal toys, clothes and jewelry can add up to more that you think. (Not to mention cost a lot more then we expect.) - 31406
Get a home equity line of credit
A home equity line of credit is a type of loan where the house is used as collateral. Then should you need it, you will have the money you need if other emergencies arise. Most banks offer great options for customers. This can delay or prevent a foreclosure from happening by having it as a back up.
Don't miss and skip
This may seem like a simple thing but it's the one most often taken for granted. Once you miss one payment it will be easier for you to miss the rest. Lenders also have acceleration clauses where they can demand that the customers pay every payment that they've missed all at once. This is a painful lesson to learn.
Know who to pay
Bills,bills,bills....all due at the end of the month. You should set your priorities straight and ask yourself: which do I want to loose, my house or my credit card? If you don't want credit card debt then monitor your expenses.
Also make sure your mortgage lender has not sold your loan to another company. This happens all the time. the end result is you sending your hard earned money to the wrong bank...and missing the first payment to the new bank holding your mortgage. CHECK THE ADDRESS!!
Do not forget to check your mail
Don't ignore the letters/calls from your lender or bank. It doesn't hurt to respond once in a while. Failure to check your mail will not be taken as an excuse in court. Always check your mail box.
Think of a way out
Banks would rather have their clients to believe that they don't have options once they demand to accelerate the payments. Customers do have options, there are several options for foreclosure prevention that they can use especially if they know where to look.
Feed your piggy bank
Always keep extra cash handy. The money we spend on credit cards by buying expensive electronics, personal toys, clothes and jewelry can add up to more that you think. (Not to mention cost a lot more then we expect.) - 31406
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Doc Schmyz has done real estate deals all over the US and Canada. He owns a free website that shares Real estate investing information for all over the US. Find real estate information by state
