Q: What do you look for in clients?
A: We can help anyone in financial trouble, but certain conditions can make our job easier. Ideal clients are those who:
•    are already in foreclosure
•    have received a notice of default
•    have an adjustable-rate mortgage that has already increased
•    have negative amortization loans
•    are experiencing financial hardship due to bad loans or predatory lending

Q: Do I need to be delinquent or behind on my mortgage?
A: No, but it will make things easier. Loan modification is meant to help people in financial hardship, and banks are more willing to help borrowers in trouble.

Q: Is it too late to help clients who have received a Notice of Trustee sale?
A: Definitely not! MortgageLawyers can prevent foreclosure up to a few days before the actual transfer sale date. However, if you are thinking of getting help, please don’t wait until you have received a notice of sale.

Q: What interest rates can I expect after a loan modification?
A: The results vary from case to case, but most of our clients have gotten interest rates between 2.5% and 5.5%. We have also successfully negotiated on 5/1 I/O and shifted to a 30-year fixed rate mortgage.

Q: Are all lenders willing to negotiate with you?
A: Yes. We have established contacts at all major lending institutions. These relationships have saved our clients millions of dollars in successful loan modifications.

Q: Will my lender need other documents (such as credit scores) to assess my application?
A: Besides the pay stubs and tax forms, some lenders will ask for at least two months of bank statements. But that is strictly to determine your income. Credit scores are never used for qualification.

Q: Do you count the income of people who are living in the home but are not on the title?
A: Yes. We consider the total income of the household, not just the homeowner.

Q: Can you help me with properties that I’m not living in or currently renting out?
A: Yes.

Q: What disqualifies a client from your program?
A: We cannot help people who have no source of income or have no proof of hardship.

Q: Can you help unemployed homeowners?
A: No. You will need a source of income to qualify for a loan modification.

Q: Do you have any preferred lenders?
A: We work with all lenders, but the results vary with each one. The results depend not just on your lender, but also the specifics of your case.

Q: Can my lender give me any compensation?
A: No. Lenders don’t offer commission like ones offered on normal loans, so there’s no compensation involved.

Q: Do I need to pay for your services in advance?
A: Yes. You are paying for legal representation. It works as a legal retainer, as it does for any legal service. However, we do offer payment plans.

Q: How do I pay?
A: You can pay with cash or a cashier’s check, MasterCard, Visa, or AMEX credit cards.

Q: How long does it take to get a response from my lender?
A: The average wait time is 60-90 days, but it varies from one client to another. Some applications process faster than others.

Q: Do you guarantee results?
A: In a word, no.  Lenders vary widely in their approaches to loan modification negotiations in general.  Moreover, Federal, state, and local laws as well as your own financial situation are among the many factors that go into the decision making process as to what, if any, changes can be effectuated to your situation.