Denied A Loan Modification? You Still Have Options

Were you denied a loan modification?  Don't worry, itquestions.  It gives you tips and suggestions along the
happens to many homeowners, even myself.  Thereway and even has lender specific programs (besides
is definitely still hope to get your loan modificationHAMP) in the system.  There are over 110 lenders in
approved.the system right now and more being added.
If you were like me, you called your lender and askedThis will tell you if you qualify for the hamp program or
to speak with the "loss mitigation" department ornot.  If so, you can then choose to print out a 18 page
something similar.  Once on the phone you asked "I'dapplication that you just fax into your lender.  Follow
like to see if I qualify for a loan modification". Onceup with some phone calls and you are done.  Many
transfered to the right department, you were thenpeople that were denied previously have done this and
speaking to an individual who started asking you ahave received a successful loan modification.  For the
series of questions...custom 18 page report (tailored to your specific lenders
"You owe $51,890, how would you like to pay for thatguidelines) it is only $150.  The software is better than
today?"um, I can't even come close.most modification companies use and cose a
"Ok, so you'd like to see about a loan modification,FRACTION of what they will charge you.  Plus, if the
correct"software tells you that you are approved for a hamp
"yes"modification and you still get denied, you get a 100%
"How much is your total monthly income?"refund of your $150.  This is the way to go in my
"ah, I'd say about $4,500?"opinion. Its not a company and it's not an ebook, it's
(then they go over expenses...which are way moresoftware that prepares your hamp loan modification
than I said I make}for the greatest chance of approval.
"Im sorry, you do not qualify for a loan modification atSee if you qualify
this time.  Have you thought about a short sale?"Print out the application
"CLICK".Send it in.
And that's that.  Well, the big mistake was notCheck out the news story on the woman who was
preparing my financials (income vs. expenses) before Idenied a loan modification and used thier software to
called my lender.  I thought I should say some lowget approved on their website as well.  Very helpful
amount of income (my mortgage payment wasinformation.
$3,000) to qualify.The other way to go is with modification companies. 
In reality, you have to be able to show that you canThere are companies that will get you a loan
afford to pay a new, lower payment to getmodification before you pay anything (no upfront
approved.  There is a fine line between approval andfees).  I have spoke with the companies on THIS
denial.  Even $100 can make a significant difference.website and the first one says his record is 22 minutes
To get it right, there are a couple options.for getting a loan modification approved.  Knowing
1st, go to Hamp Programs and click on "click here towhat you are doing makes a huge difference in the
get your free hamp report now".modification world.
It is free for one full year.  You just register online andIf you have been denied a loan modification, I hope
the software will walk you through the appropriatethese two options will help you to get approved.