You Bet, doing a loan modification yourself can be very stressful and time consuming. If you’re not familiar with how banks operate and what their looking for it can also be very confusing and frustrating. A professional loan modification company is going to eliminate these issues for the consumer and bring considerable experience to the table as they represent their client to the bank.
There is a lot of chatter on the internet about doing a mortgage loan modification yourself - going it alone etc... You can do a loan modification yourself, some people have a great result, others, get the run around from their bank. Some banks will yank their customers around for years. If you’re in this situation – or don’t want to be in this situation - it may be time to bring in a professional.
As consumers here are some of the benefits using a professional loan modification company brings to you:
1) You don't have to stress out about what is going on with your file. The loan modification company will handle the hard negotiations with your bank. You go focus on bringing in more income or spending that time with the family... or whatever you want. A quality firm will have a regular reporting and feedback service to keep you up to date on what's going on with your file.
2) A professional loan modification company will have the specialized experience and knowledge that allows them to push deals through as fast as possible. They will know and be familiar with the laws surrounding the mortgage industry, state lending laws, RESPA, Tilla, etc.. This knowledge is put to work on your behalf to achieve a successful outcome for you.
3) A professional loan modification company represents you and your interests with the bank. Banks care about themselves and getting their money - not in getting you the best modification possible. You hire an expert loan modification company because they have your best interests at heart - you are paying them... not the bank.
4) A professional loan modification company will get their clients the very best deal possible. A professional company is going to know what a good deal is and what it looks like. They aren’t going to settle for a sub-par offering from the bank. A professional firm knows what’s possible and will obtain the best new terms for each client’s specific situation.
Just realize that you will have to pay for their services - just like any other professional / expert you would hire in any other area of your life. A professional company needs to get paid - they have rent, phone lines, staff, attorneys, and some profit that needs to be made so they can justify staying in the business. So expect to pay a modest fee for their services - most companies that are legitimate are going to charge somewhere between $2,500 and $3,500 for a successful loan modification.
Despite what some have said about our industry there are great and legitimate modification companies operating in this space that perform a great service to their customers. Many, many, consumers are getting the run around by their banks. At a certain point you have to say enough is enough and bring in a professional to get the job done right.
