Q: I had my chapter 13 dismissed and consider chapter 7. I want to keep my home but I am $8000. behind what are my options
A: The only way you can force the lender to accept current payments on your home loan while at the same time pay the arrears over time is via Chapter 13. You may be able to get the $8,000.00 arrears put onto the back end of the loan via a Loan Modification, but you would need to start the application process asap. Go to www.makinghomeaffordable.gov and call HUD to talk to a housing loan counselor about your options. If your home loan is owned by Fannie Mae, FHA, Freddie Mac, the VA etc, then you should be able to move forward at the HUD website with your application. They may direct you to call the servicing company for the loan to request the application for loan modification. When you send in any info for a loan modification, send it USPS , UPS or FED EX with a Tracking ID #. Make a copy of your docs and cover letter, and keep that with the Mailing or Shipping Receipt, so that you can have verification of everything you send, and proof of the date mailed. Finally, be persistent.
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