Has anyone had success with a buyout of the 2nd?

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I have a 1st and 2nd mortgage on my home, that is now worth $125K less than I bought it for.  I'm trying to get the loan modified on the 1st, but wondering if anyone has had luck asking the holder of the 2nd to settle on a buyout of that loan for less than the actual note? 

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It all depends on your situation if they will settle, whomever is handling your loan mod should know this.

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have had many settlements....just depends on the lender and situation
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