FreeDIYkits Loan Modification Blog

One of the most vital aspects of getting through with your loan modification aspiration is to fill the form correctly. Only when you are able to do so will you get the lender’s approval. In any case, you have to make sure you understand the guidelines under which you have to fill the loan modification forms correctly otherwise there is a danger that you will make an irreparable mistake somewhere. Every lender has a representative to help you in understanding the guidelines of the loan modification forms and you can also ask for their brochures on the same.

Notes on contacting bank for loan modification forms:

It is amazing how different the information you receive can be from person to person when you contact bank employees. This is why it is so important to keep an accurate lender call log sheet to keep track of all bank contact. Speaking with the same few people every time is very important when you contact bank loan modification/loss mitigation departments.

In any case, the following are some of the tips that can help you in making sure that your loan modification forms get your lender’s nod.

1. The first thing you must educate yourself on is what hardships are allowed by the lenders. Make sure that the hardship you have fits the bill. The commonly approved ones are death of an earning member of the family, sudden medical expenses, an operation or an accident, loss of employment, relocation, drafting into the military, imprisonment, divorce, etc. But remember that all lenders may not accept all of these as valid hardships.

2. You will have to attach the letter of hardship along with the bank loan application form. Now, writing the letter of hardship is a different story in itself. There are various templates available on the Internet which you can use to make your own letter, but make sure you do it well. You must seek professional help in writing the letter of Hardship if you are not too sure.

3. You will have to substantiate your hardship by giving all the proof you can. For example, if you have lost your job, you will have to attach the document that proves you are unemployed.

4. Things that must absolutely follow your mortgage modification forms include your credit report, your letter of hardship, proof of your incomes and expenses, your bank records, etc. Do not miss out on any of these; it will only delay the proceedings further. You will also have to give your stubs of payment (the most recent ones are definitely needed), tax return records in case you are self-employed and other such documents.

5. You can expect to get your loan modified to up to 40% of what you are earning as gross income, but no more than that. Even with that, you will have to assure your lender that you will diligently make the payment on the loan with the revised terms.