FORECLOSURE/FOREBEARANCE (REPAYMENT) PLAN
We may grant you additional time, for a period of three to six months, to catch up on past due payments under a Forbearance (Repayment) Plan Agreement. We may need your current financial information to determine whether you are eligible for this option.
LOAN MODIFICATION PROGRAM
We have established a comprehensive Loan Modification Program which is limited to certain borrowers who meet specific criteria. You must be able to evidence, through full documentation, that you will be able to make payments over a long term on the proposed modified loan. We may consider one or more of the following:
- A change in the repayment terms reflected in the Mortgage Note
- An extension to the period of the loan term
- A reduction in the interest rate
- A reduction of the principal balance
PRE-FORECLOSURE SALE (SHORT SALE)
Sometimes the best tactic to avoid foreclosure is the sale of the property. You have the right to sell the property to someone else up until the foreclosure sale date. If the potential buyer's offer is not sufficient to pay off your loan, we may agree to accept less than the total amount due under certain conditions. This situation is commonly called a "short sale".
DEED-IN-LIEU OF FORECLOSURE
If you are unable to afford the current contractual payment and there are no other liens reflected on title to the property, or do not wish to retain ownership of the property, we may allow you to surrender the property back to us to avoid the time and expense of a foreclosure action.
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
The type of documents we may request from you, whether you are in foreclosure or are engaged in an option to avoid foreclosure, typically include, but are not limited to:
- A letter stating the request for loss mitigation assistance and detailing the circumstances surrounding your current financial situation (Hardship Letter or Hardship Affidavit)
- Most recent two (2) years of tax returns – Signed and dated IRS forms 4506T or 4506T-EZ
- Most recent two (2) years of Forms W-2, 1099, and K-1
- Most recent two (2) months of paycheck stubs, and
- Most recent quarterly or year-to-date Profit & Loss Statement (if you are self-employed)
- Most recent three (3) bank statements
- A copy of your utility bill, dated within 60 days of your hardship letter
- Declaration page or a copy of current hazard insurance policy
HUD COUNSELING
HUD-approved housing counseling agencies are available to provide you with the information and assistance you need to avoid foreclosure, free of cost to you. If you would like to seek the free foreclosure prevention services of a HUD-approved counselor, please call (800) 569-4287 or click here to find a HUD-approved counseling agency in your area.
CONTACTING US IS YOUR MOST IMPORTANT STEP
Whether you've already missed a payment or are anticipating difficulty making your payments in the near future, speaking with your Jefferson Capital account manager today is the most important step in protecting your investment. Your Jefferson Capital account manager is empowered to quickly implement solutions to help you avoid default and preserve your credit standing.