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MORTGAGE MODIFICATION
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MORTGAGE MODIFICATION
A mortgage modification involves the reduction of one of the following: the interest rate on the loan, the principal balance of the loan the term of the loan or all or any of the above. This typically results in a lower payment to the homeowner and a more affordable mortgage.
PRO: Reduces the payment a homeowner is required to make on a monthly basis and may reduce the principal balance of the loan.
CON: Requires that a homeowner ‘qualify’ for the new payment and will often require full documentation. Lender has to be actively pursuing modifications.
PRO: Reduces the payment a homeowner is required to make on a monthly basis and may reduce the principal balance of the loan.
CON: Requires that a homeowner ‘qualify’ for the new payment and will often require full documentation. Lender has to be actively pursuing modifications.