Why You Need an Attorney for a Home Loan Modification in Arizona

Home loan modification is a relatively new option for many homeowners who find themselves in a precarious situation in regards to their mortgages.  One of the reasons that it became an option is because the skyrocketing number of foreclosures was harming mortgage lenders and ultimately serving as a drag on the economy on several levels.  Generally, lenders having to retake homes and attempt to sell them out of foreclosure is a losing financial venture, as the homes are usually sold at a price that’s less than what was lent and what was owed at the time of the sale.

Therefore, many different companies and people with different professional backgrounds are beginning to offer home loan modification services, as there are generally-accepted tenets involved with being eligible for and being approved for a home loan modification.  Many of these tenets were originally put forth by the Obama administration, and if one simply reads the requirements, it can deceptively seem like a simple matter of plugging a situation into an equation.

However, obtaining an equitable home loan modification is much more involved than making a few phone calls and sending a few letters.  While lenders are somewhat receptive to restructuring their loans to avoid foreclosure, the process of working out a specific modification still involves the art of negotiation at its foundation, as different modifications can be offered to different homeowners.

In order to properly negotiate a home loan modification, those working with and for the homeowner also need to understand that technicalities and laws in Arizona that govern the situation.  Failure to recognize or understand these laws could lead to failure to obtain the home loan modification and/or a new loan that does not completely minimize the risk that the homeowner will eventually face problems once again.  A skilled and experienced attorney will be able to keep these realities in mind as the home loan modification process progresses.

Therefore, if you are concerned with the status of your mortgage and want to save your home and avoid foreclosure, you need the help of the home loan modification lawyers at Phillips & Associates in Arizona.  Contact the firm today to schedule an initial consultation so you can obtain the answers you need.

Arizona Loan Modifiers – Be Careful Who You Contact

Thousands of people in Arizona need help with their mortgages, as they are simply unable to keep up with their payments for several different reasons.  Given this reality, consumers are being inundated with solicitations and advertisements that promise a ‘quick resolution’ and an ‘easy end to your problems.’  The old adage applies – if something sounds too good to be true, it most likely is.

That notion was reinforced recently when the Attorney General of Arizona filed a complaint against a home loan modification company last week.  According to an article filed by Bizjournals.com:

“The case filed Monday in Maricopa Superior Court alleges that Santoya Financial Co. LLC and its two executives, Thomas J. Montoya and Robert Sanchez, advertised and promoted the firm as having an affiliation with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which it does not, according to the filing.

As part of the complaint, the AG alleges that Santoya Financial, located at 2225 W. Whispering Spring Drive in Phoenix, charged fees for services that consumers could access directly for free.

According to court records, Santoya Financial began advertising loan modification services in March to consumers who were facing foreclosure on their homes. Sanchez was featured on a Phoenix television station in April and allegedly represented that his firm was “working with HUD while providing loan modification services to consumers,” the lawsuit stated.

Santoya charged consumers $1,199 plus the equivalent of one month’s mortgage payment, the lawsuit asserts.”

As you can see, the unfortunate reality is that the home loan modification industry is quickly becoming a dirty business where people will take advantage of consumers’ desperation.  Whether the officers of this company are guilty of what they’ve been charged with remains to be seen, but this is far from the only problematic practice in this new industry.  Rather than risk your future, contact a team of home modification attorneys with a firm that’s been practicing law in Arizona successfully for many years.  Contact one of our licensed attorneys at Phillips & Associates to get the process of reviewing your situation and working towards a solution started today.