California Loans News

California loan modifications exceed the number of home loan modifications in all other states.  The California real estate market has been devastated in recent years and is expected to get worse as many adjustable rate mortgages are set to readjust between the 4^th Quarter of 2009 and 1^st Quarter of 2010.

Many homeowners got adjustable rate mortgages with very low introductory rates with the anticipation that their home value would increase or their income would increase allowing them to refinance prior to the rate changing.

With most homes losing value and with very few homeowners seeing an income increase, California homeowners are due for another devastating blow as hundreds of thousands of homeowners will be faced with a drastic increase in their monthly payments.

Some homeowners may be caught off-guard while many others will attempt to get a loan modification prior to their payments ballooning.  Loan modifications are negotiated with the lender to help both parties – the homeowner gets a monthly payment they can afford while the bank does not run the risk of the home going into foreclosure.  With the banks already holding the title to many foreclosed homes worth a fraction of what was owed on them, lenders are working hard to get loan modifications completed.

California has recently passed legislation aimed at protecting homeowners in California by trying to eliminate the scam artists and fraudulent companies in the industry.  It is important for anyone considering a California loan modification to confirm that the company they are considering is registered with the Better Business Bureau and is licensed within the State of California.

The new legislation carves out rules for law firms that are helping negotiate loan modifications.  You should ask the law firm if they are in compliance with the new legislation and are using escrow accounts for fees.

Whether you have a conventional mortgage or an adjustable rate mortgage and need assistance in getting a loan modification make sure you do your homework and choose a reputable company  licensed in California to do California loan modifications.