Contact your bank as soon as possible to make arrangements to bring the loan up to current. Or, find a way to refinance the loan, which may or may not work if your credit is bad.
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An equity home loan mortgage is similar to a second mortgage where it is possible to borrow on the equity of a home. This helps reduce financial pressure like facing a foreclosure on a home.
Currently the Bank of America doesn't offer home equity release schemes, but rather home equity loans. When taking out a home equity loan, one must be conscious about making the payments on time or risk a foreclosure on the home.
A home equity line of credit is a mortgage. If you default the lender will foreclose and take possession of the property by the foreclosure procedure used in your state.
You lose your home and any equity you had invested in it. If the eventual sale of the home does not cover your debt to the Lender, they may come after you for the difference. This could result in a judgment against you. Your credit score is adversely affected by the foreclosure, and possible judgment.
Yes
You will not be able to keep your home equity line of credit if your house is in foreclosure or anything similar to it. This is standard across the United States.
An equity home loan mortgage is similar to a second mortgage where it is possible to borrow on the equity of a home. This helps reduce financial pressure like facing a foreclosure on a home.
Not until there is a foreclosure sale.
Currently the Bank of America doesn't offer home equity release schemes, but rather home equity loans. When taking out a home equity loan, one must be conscious about making the payments on time or risk a foreclosure on the home.
A home equity line of credit is a mortgage. If you default the lender will foreclose and take possession of the property by the foreclosure procedure used in your state.
Even if you have had a foreclosure, tax on a second mortgage or home equity loan is still deductible.
If your home goes into foreclosure and you have an equity line of credit, the lender who holds the equity line will typically be paid after the primary mortgage lender from the proceeds of the foreclosure sale. If there is not enough money from the sale to cover both loans, the equity line lender may pursue you for the remaining balance. It's important to consult with a legal or financial professional to understand your options in this situation.
You lose your home and any equity you had invested in it. If the eventual sale of the home does not cover your debt to the Lender, they may come after you for the difference. This could result in a judgment against you. Your credit score is adversely affected by the foreclosure, and possible judgment.
Pro: Interest on the home equity loan is deductible, if you itemize tax deductions. Con: It puts your home under a lien - essentially a second mortgage. If you have a financial crisis it may put your home at risk of foreclosure.
You should contact a Realtor who specializes in Short Sales so they can negotiate your situation with your bank to stop the foreclosure.
The best way to stop foreclosure is to stop in occurring this event to happen.