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May 10, 2019

How To Get Out From Under A Mortgage

When you sign a mortgage, you are making a long term commitment. That commitment is legally binding and often lasts 25 to 30 years. Signing a mortgage means coming to an agreement with a lender, and then abiding by those terms for the length of the loan. Unfortunately, life circumstances change, as do market conditions. This can leave homeowners underwater and in need of help getting out of their mortgage. There are several different ways that homeowners can get out of their mortgage contract. Here are the options:

 

 

Rent The Property Out

Renting the property out can give you immediate cash flow that covers your mortgage payments. This may be an option if you have another place to live while you collect rent. If rental demand for properties like your own is high, then you may be able to charge enough to sort out your financial problems over the long term. You should talk with a financial professional to see if this route is feasible for you.

 

 

Conduct A Short Sale

If you are underwater, you can see if your bank will accept an amount that is lower than the outstanding loan balance. A short sale will ding your credit score, but it gives you more flexibility over handling the sale and that makes it more likely that you’ll be able to find a buyer. There is still the possibility that the bank will decline this option, or still try to collect the difference between the final sale price and the mortgage value from you.

 

 

Walk Away From The Mortgage

This is the most damaging option from a credit perspective. Walking away from a mortgage will do serious harm to your credit score and make it difficult to purchase another home for nearly a decade. However, some homeowners who are dealing with mortgage issues simply stop making mortgage payments and leave the property.

 

 

Deed Your Property To The Bank

This option allows homeowners to avoid foreclosure. It is technically called “deed in lieu,” a process in which your lender will forgive the amount owed on your mortgage in exchange for the deed to the property. The lender makes this money back by selling the home afterward.

 

 

Sell Your Home For Cash

When you are having issues with your mortgage, selling your home can be a frustrating process. It doesn’t have to be. If you need to get out from under a mortgage, then 4 Brothers Buy Homes can help. We specialize in helping Capitol Heights, MD residents sell their homes quickly, even when they are behind on their mortgage payments. You don’t have to walk away from your mortgage or rent the property out. 4 Brothers Buy Homes will purchase your property for cash, giving you a way out from your mortgage. You can call today and get a free, no obligation estimate for your property.

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