Close

See current mortgage rates on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace

While working with Chase bank for a loan modification.

Profile picture for neonfire1201
Recently offered a loan modification and quickly jump on the offer. I was afraid that I'd loss my house and agreed to only a $300/mo reduction. I made one payment and it quickly became apparent that the reduction was nor enough. Since I agreed with the banks modification...what can I do now. Original payment was 2600 and was only dropped to 2300. Thirty-one percent of my gross monthly income is 1800.
  Flag content
Close
Report a Problem

Please enter a valid email address.

Close
Content flagged

We will review this content. Thanks for helping make the site more useful to everyone. To learn more, read Zillow's Good Neighbor Policy.

Close
We're Sorry
This service is temporarily unavailable. Please come back later and try again.
January 09 2010 - Riverbank

Replies (3)

You have to keep in mind that you already accepted a modification, so in general you will need to wait 12 months before you can try another one.  It is tough when you try these modifications yourself as you don't always get the best deals purely out of not knowing what can be negotiated or how the process really works.

Also, 31% is not a hard and fast rule, I have seen our Attorneys negotiate around 38% only because that is all the bank would give and that was an acceptable reduction and also fit guidelines.
  Flag content
Close
Report a Problem

Please enter a valid email address.

Close
Content flagged

We will review this content. Thanks for helping make the site more useful to everyone. To learn more, read Zillow's Good Neighbor Policy.

Close
We're Sorry
This service is temporarily unavailable. Please come back later and try again.
January 10 2010
Profile picture for catstv

My daughter has been trying to get a Loan Mod in California with Chase since September with no luck, She keeps current with all her documentation but after 3 months, her file is still under review and awaiting approval?  What can she do to move the process along? She is not underwater but is having a tough time making the monthly payments due to a temporary reduction in her husbands income.

  Flag content
Close
Report a Problem

Please enter a valid email address.

Close
Content flagged

We will review this content. Thanks for helping make the site more useful to everyone. To learn more, read Zillow's Good Neighbor Policy.

Close
We're Sorry
This service is temporarily unavailable. Please come back later and try again.
January 11 2010
Profile picture for mjseligman
First, some of these offers are really in the form of a forbearance until finished -- if that is what you have - you may still be able to talk to them.  If the modification is complete, then you will have trouble since you agreed -- may people are still waiting for any offer -- The investor gets to decide what to do so the thirty one percent is just a guide. Some one should go over your exact details with you to determine the way to go.  
  Flag content
Close
Report a Problem

Please enter a valid email address.

Close
Content flagged

We will review this content. Thanks for helping make the site more useful to everyone. To learn more, read Zillow's Good Neighbor Policy.

Close
We're Sorry
This service is temporarily unavailable. Please come back later and try again.
January 11 2010
 
  • Be a Good Neighbor. Be respectful and on-topic. No spam or self-promotion! See our Good Neighbor Policy.

Have a question? Ask it here.

What's this?
Close

By starting a discussion, you can expect more of an interactive, back-and-forth experience where the conversation can go in many different directions.

Or start a discussion
Related Discussions
Profile picture for michael seligman
DiscussionWhile working with Chase bank for a loan modification.
  • Last reply by michael seligman
  • January 11 2010
Compare Mortgage Rates
Be A Good Neighbor

Zillow® Advice depends on each member to keep it a safe, fun, and positive place. If you see abuse, flag it. More on our Good Neighbor Policy