Deficiency and HELOC Settlement

Since the housing crash and the rise in unemployment, lenders are overwhelmed with mortgage and credit line borrowers who are no longer able to make their payments.  Some of these loans are protected by Arizona’s “anti-deficiency statute,” which means that once the lender forecloses on the house, the borrower no longer owes any money.  However, mortgage debt that is not protected by Arizona’s “anti-deficiency statute” is still collectable after foreclosure.  So, in this situation, if the property is worth less than the mortgage at foreclosure, the owner will still be liable on an unsecured debt for the difference.  However, since the debt is unsecured, it can easily be discharged in bankruptcy.  Because of this, lenders are typically willing to settle if they believe the borrower lacks the ability to pay the full amount.  Legal AZ has a solid track record of negotiating deficiency settlements to meet our clients’ needs.

 

In addition to settling this type of debt, Legal AZ can help reduce your expenses by negotiating a Loan Modification of your home mortgage.  We can also evaluate all of the legal issues surrounding the real estate that you own or that you may have recently lost to foreclosure.


Legal AZ has over thirty three years of experience and can help you make a decision that will be best for you or your business!