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Article Title: Mortgage Arrears Primer
Author: James Copper
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Mortgage arrears are payments that are not made on time or late mortgage payments. Mortgage arrears are something a homeowner should try to avoid. Falling behind on a mortgage can be a very devastating thing. Falling too far behind can mean foreclosure and the loss of the home.
Dealing with mortgage arrears is the only way to protect a home from foreclosure. If a person falls behind on their mortgage there are some very
specific things they should do.
One of the very first things is to speak with the lender. Keeping the lines of communication open is the best possible thing to do. In this situation many people tend to avoid their lender. They are embarrassed or afraid of what might happen. The truth is that lenders do not really want your home.
They want your money and if they have to take back the property they are also losing out, so they will do everything possible to ensure they get their money from you. Lenders are willing to work with you, but you have to contact them. Explain the situation and they may be able to work out something to make it easier for you to pay up the mortgage arrears.
When calling your lender it is best to have a plan. You should know what you financial situation is currently, why you fell behind and how you can handle the situation. You should have all of this information handy so you can fully explain your situation to your lender. Additionally, your lender may come up with their own options and ideas to help you.
If your lender seems to be unwilling to work with you then you should contact a financial specialist who may be able to work things out with the lender. They can help you put together a plan that will be beneficial to both you and your lender.
In order to get your mortgage arrears taken care of without falling further behind, you will have to pay as much as you can possibly afford. You have to be willing to do this even if your lender offers you a repayment plan. While the repayment plan will likely be reasonable, you will be racking up more interest and in the long run end up paying even more money.
The bottom line about mortgage arrears is that they are the homeowners responsibility. You owe the money and the lender has the right to the money. There is no getting out of it. However, if you act responsibly and fast you can get a handle on your mortgage arrears and clear up the situation with minimal hassle.
For the future, you may consider getting special insurance that would pay your bills, including your mortgage, for you should you become unable to work for a period of time or fall under financial hardship. This can help to avoid mortgage arrears in the future.
About The Author: James Copper is a mortgage broker with over 30 years experience. He works for
http://www.any-loans.co.uk/mortgage-arrears.shtml as a Mortgage Arrears Advisor. In his spare time he writes on all things finance and investment related.
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