This program was designed to simplify the process and to be user friendly with you the consumer in mind. The only requirement needed to operate this system is Time, Attitude and Patience (TAP) and the system will do the rest. Our step by step guide will take you through the processing of a professionally prepared Loan Modification request for you to present to your lender/servicer.
It is important for you to present your Loan Modification to the right department. This system will guide you through the presentation and negotiation process.
At this point TAP will determine your Success.
For a nominal fee O'Brian & O'Brien Associates will offer additional tips to guide you through a successful Affordable Loan Modification.
Qualified with GROSS INCOME = The Government's Making Home Affordable program(MFA) Qualified with NET INCOME = Lender/Servicer Modification program/with lender options
***NOTE*** All required Income & Expense data in specified fields, MUST be based on a monthly calculation. ************
Step 1
- Preparation Gather the following documents to expedite the processing of your file: - Your mortgage statement - Most recent 30 days Pay Stubs
Qualifying INCOME
For Salaried Employees
- W-2 (Salaried Employee) Gross Income = Before Taxes income Gross Monthly Income (weekly salary) = hourly pay x hours work per week x 52/12 (biweekly salary) = gross salary x 26/12 (yearly salary) = yearly income/12 Net Income = After Taxes income Net Monthly Income (weekly salary) = after tax income x 52/12 (biweekly salary) = after tax income x 26/12 (yearly salary) = after tax income /12 ***NOTE: Do not include overtime in your calculation.
For Self Employed/Commissioned Income
- Tax Return (Previous Year) - 1099 (Commission Paid/Self Employed) - Most recent Profit & Lost Statement Gross Monthly Income = Info on your Profit & Loss Statement = 1099 Income/12
For borrower with Income from Social Security, Disability or Death Benefits, Pension, Adoption Assistance, Public Assistance, or Unemployment:
- Copy of benefits statement or letter from the provider that states benefit amount, frequency and duration of the benefit - Two most recent bank statements showing receipt of payments.
For borrower who with alimony or child support as qualifying income:
- Copy of Divorce Decree, Court Decree, or Separation Agreement or other written agreement filed with the court that states the amount and period of time over which it will be received -Two most recent bank statement showing receipt of payments.
** You are not required to disclose Child Support, Alimony or Separation Maintenance income, unless you choose to have it considered by your servicer.
- Two most recent months Bank Statement - All regular monthly bills (See Borrower Additional Financial) - Any unusual hardship monthly bills - Property tax statement/proposal (Monthly Taxes = Total Yearly Taxes/12) - Property Insurance statement (Monthly Insurance = Total Yearly Premium/12)
Step 2 - Mortgage Work-Out Enter the information line by line as requested by the Loan Modification Calculator/Processor. It is important to input all data as requested per line. Data entered will populate in several areas of this program and will calculate and populate an accurate modification package. ****Do not skip pages or lines.****
Step 3 - Eligible and Qualify Input all data on page 1. This will qualify you for a Loan Modification. You may need to review the data on page 1 several times before getting an approval.
tip: 1. adjust the proposed interest rate up or down (Lowest rate 2%) 2. adjust your monthly expense down to establish your new monthly budget (Financial Statement)
Adjust the interest(%) rate incrementally by .25% to the lowest posable monthly payment with an approval. Upon desired result, proceed to page 2.
Qualified with GROSS INCOME = The Government's Making Home Affordable program (MHA) Qualified with NET INCOME = Lender/Servicer Modification program/with lender options
Step 5 - Hardship Letter Prepare a Hardship Letter, be sure to write or type in the areas provided in the Hardship Affidavit. Download and Prepare the Hardship Affidavit
** The Hardship Letter could be the single most essential document you may prepare for the success of this Loan Modification. This letter gives the lender/servicer the motivation and security they may be looking for to modify your loan.
In preparing a Hardship Letter, there are 6 main ingredients to appear within this letter. Please limit this letter to no more than one page. They are as follows (not in any particular order but must appear within): - Explain the reason for your delinquency as given on page 2 of Modification Processor - Explain the steps taken or adjustments made to solve your hardship - Express that you want to keep your home - Explain your willingness to keep and maintain your home - Request the help from the lender/servicer to modify or adjust your mortgage payment to a more manageable payment - Sign and date your Hardship Letter Back to Processing
Back to Processing Step 7 - Document Review Review all data entered for accuracy (data cannot be changed after submitted to lender) Make sure that your Loan Number is listed on the top left corner of each page
Step 8 - Submission to lender Document Preparation/Stocking Order **You MUST submit all the following pages to prevent lender delay in reviewing and processing your file. Print and Sign all required documents and forms. Stock the documents in the following order; - All pages printed from the Loan Modification Processor (signed & loan number on each page) - Additional Borrower Financial (signed & loan number on each page) - Homeowner Insurance (loan number on each page) - Homeowner Association (HOA) monthly assessment (loan number on each page) - Hardship Affidavit (signed & loan number on each page) - Hardship letter (signed & loan number on each page) - Hardship supporting docs (loan number on each page) - Copy of Pay Stubs covering most recent 30 days consecutively (loan number on each page) - W-2 or 1099(if self employed (loan number on each page) - Previous year Tax Return (signed & loan number on each page) - IRS Form 4506T (signed & loan number on each page) - Three most recent consecutive Bank Statement include all pages (loan number on each page)
Step 9 - Contact Lender/Servicer You can now contact your Lender/Servicer You must speak with the Loss Mitigation Department. This department may be disguised under several names such as the Retention Department, Work Out Department or the Loan Restoration Department. This department is prepare to handle negations on your loan.
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