While some of us still might be getting a paycheck others of us may not and with your mortgage payment looming that can be extremely stressful. With the outbreak of coronavirus, homeowners may find themselves in challenging situations unable to make their mortgage payments. 7 out of 10 Americans live paycheck to paycheck and have less than $1000 in the bank. This can bring on stressful times for those of us that still need to make our mortgage payment. So what kind of homeowner relief from COVID-19 is available?
According to Fannie Mae, if Fannie Mae owns your loan, their Disaster Response Network can help navigate the mortgage relief process and offer other solutions to financial challenges. If you need mortgage help, Fannie Mae is available.
If the coronavirus has caused you to lose your job or income there are options. Homeowners may be eligible for forbearance plans to reduce or suspend their mortgage payments for up to 12 months.
Homeowners will not incur late fees during this time.
The credit bureau reporting of past-due payments of borrowers that are currently in a forbearance plan is suspended as well.
After the forbearance, a servicer must work with the borrower/homeowner on a permanent workout option to help maintain or reduce monthly payment amounts as necessary. This might include a loan modification.
Foreclosure sales and evictions of borrowers are suspended for 60 days.
While we don’t think that this outbreak and quarantine will last for 12 months, it is important to act quickly. If you have a Fannie Mae loan and are unable to make your mortgage payments, you can contact their Disaster Response Network for assistance. Their HUD-approved housing counselor can assist you in your needs and come up with a personalized action plan.
If your mortgages to Freddie Mac, similar forbearance assistance may also be available.
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Because new mortgage rules with the coronavirus can change daily, it’s crucial that homeowners communicate with their lender about the latest options available to them. What might not have been available last week could be available today. The important thing is to keep you in your home, prevent or avoid foreclosure, and develop a plan for the next year ahead.
For more information on loan modification, questions on bankruptcy, and mortgage mediation, contact our office at any time.
