Resources to Help Avoid Foreclosure
At Budget Finance Company, we know that some
homeowners are unable to make, or are having difficulty making, their mortgage
payments, and need information or assistance in avoiding foreclosure on their
home.
We want to talk to any homeowner in this situation who has a home loan with
Budget Finance Company to see if we
can agree on a course that would avoid a foreclosure situation.
Of course, every situation is different, and we cannot guarantee that our
efforts will be successful in avoiding foreclosure.
If you are facing this situation, or need information, here are some resources
to assist you:
OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER
(800) 225-6267
This phone number is available from 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday,
excluding holidays when the company is closed.
Please ask the person who answers for the Loan Service Department.
You will be transferred or given a contact name and phone number. If that
contact person is not available, your call will be returned within 24 hours.
OPTIONS THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE TO BORROWERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD THEIR
MORTGAGE PAYMENTS AND WHO WISH TO DISCUSS OPTIONS FOR AVOIDING FORECLOSURE
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We may be able to agree on a change in the payment due date.
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We may be able to agree to allow you to resume payments at the current payment
amount, without needing to pay delinquent payments until your loan matures or
the loan pays off earlier.
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We may be able to agree on a lower interest rate for a period of time, or leave
your present rate in place when you are facing a rate change.
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We may be able to agree to delay the start of any foreclosure proceedings, or
temporarily suspend any foreclosure proceeding already in process, while you
attempt to sell your home, refinance, raise money, or move.
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We may be able to consider a deed in lieu of foreclosure, whereby you offer to
transfer ownership of your home to the bank without any foreclosure process. You
should know that this course is not often workable, particularly to borrowers
with other loans or liens or their home.
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You can contact a consumer credit counseling organization. They may be able to
assist you in financial planning and debt repayment options that may help you
keep your home.
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You can use the
HUD resources web site or call them toll-free
at the number listed below. Take advantage of their HUD-certified housing
counseling resources.
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To explore these and other possible options, please call the toll free number
provided.
CALL HUD’S TOLL FREE TELEPHONE NUMBER TO FIND A HUD-CERTIFIED HOUSING
COUNSELING AGENCY, OR VISIT HUD’S WEBSITE AT
http://www.hud.gov/foreclosure/
Telephone (800) 569-4287
TTY (800) 877-8339
HERE’S A LIST OF FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS BORROWERS SHOULD COLLECT AND BE PREPARED
TO DISCUSS OVER THE PHONE OR IN A MEETING WITH US WHEN DISCUSSING OPTIONS TO
AVOID FORECLOSURE
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Pay stubs, W-2’s, tax returns, other proof of income, and other similar
information that demonstrates your level of ability to repay your debts,
including your mortgage.
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Recent bank statements, brokerage statements, and other information that lists
your cash or other liquid assets.
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A list of your outstanding mortgages and other loans on your home and any other
property.
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A list of other loans and loan payments, including vehicle loans, credit card
loans, and any other loans.
FOR BORROWERS AND LOANS MADE IN WASHINGTON STATE:
Contact the Washington Homeownership Information Hotline
If you would like to speak with someone about your current situation, please contact the Washington State Homeownership Information Hotline at 1.877.894.HOME (894.4663), or visit www.homeownership.wa.gov
You may contact the Department of Financial Institutions, the Washington State Bar Association, or the statewide civil legal aid hotline for possible assistance or referrals.
Toll free number for the Washington Depatartment of Financial Institutions is 1-877-746-4334 and statewide civil legal aid hotline is 1-888-201-1014.
Disclaimer
We are not a consumer credit counseling service. We are unable to assist you in
talking to or negotiating with your other creditors.
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