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Frequently Asked Questions

What is foreclosure?
What can Outreach Housing do for you?
How long do I have to act?
What's different about Outreach Housing?
Should I negotiate with the lender myself?
Can Outreach Housing help me improve my credit rating?
How much do you charge?
I'm currently in bankruptcy. Can you still help?
I've already talked with my lender and they just want all their money. Can you still help me?
Should I file for bankruptcy to save my house?
Do I need to have a special type of mortgage loan for Outreach Housing to help me?

Q. What is foreclosure?

A. A foreclosure is a process by which a lender regains a property which they have financed. Typically, this is because the borrower is behind on house payments and is unable to catch up, often due to circumstances outside their control. When the lender forecloses on a borrower, the borrower must move out of the house, therefore, losing all possession of the property and jeopardizing any possible equity they may have in the home. There is a legal time frame, which varies from state to state, which determines how long the foreclosure process can take. Click here to review foreclosure laws state-by-state.

Q. What can Outreach Housing do for you?

A. The goal of Outreach Housing is to first identify violations of the violations of the homeowners right and promote an agreement between the homeowner and the lender to obtain terms that the homeowner can afford. This allows the homeowner to stay in their home and protects their credit history.

Q. How long do I have to act?

A. Time is of the essence when you are behind on house payments. Time is definitely not your friend in this situation. Each day that passes makes it that much harder to hold the lender accountable for wrong-doing and violating the homeowners rights. The process can take anywhere from a few months to a year, depending on the response your lender chooses to use. We have encountered many homeowners who did not even know that they had already lost their house! Click here to contact Outreach Housing for a free eligibility assessment.

Q: What's different about Outreach Housing?

A. There are many predatory companies who are not what they appear to be. Beware of unscrupulous companies who are actually just interested in buying your house at big discount, or attorneys who just want to take you into bankruptcy or companies that collect a consultation fee then do nothing for you. You can check us out through the better business bureau. We are very proud of our 20 year track record of success and thousands of satisfied customers. They are strong evidence that we deliver on our promises.

Q. Should I negotiate with the lender myself?

A. Yes. If you are only a payment or two behind and your lender has not hired an attorney to begin foreclosure proceedings you may be able to negotiate a work out agreement yourself. If you are successful then you have saved yourself some funds that can be used to get caught up on your mortgage. Just remember, don't waste a lot of time on this. Time is not on your side right now. If you don't have something worked out within 1-2 weeks, then it's obvious that your lender is not serious about working things out with you directly. When you get to that point you will be better served by professional representation that can use the formal business protocols to your advantage. Outreach Housing delivers the critical information and professional representation that you need to get the best possible work out agreement with your lender.

Q. Can Outreach Housing help me improve my credit rating?

A. Outreach Housing does not do credit repair services but we do strongly recommend the nation's leader in credit repair, Lexington Law Firm. Right now, of course, the best thing you can do to help your credit is to prevent foreclosure. Click here to contact Outreach Housing for a free eligibility assessment.

Q. How much do you charge?

A. Our fees are based on your mortgage payment amount, and the complexity and urgency of your situation. Our professional consultants will evaluate your documents and explain the best options to save your home. Click here to contact Outreach Housing today for a free eligibility assessment.

Q. I'm currently in bankruptcy. Can you still help?

A. Yes. But we cannot negotiate a work out agreement with your lender until your mortgage has been discharged or dismissed from the bankruptcy proceedings. Our professional consultants can still evaluate your case and explain the best options. Then when the mortgage is out of the bankruptcy we can proceed with the alternatives. Sometimes after bankruptcy it is easier to make a mortgage payment because other debts have been discharged.

Q. I've already talked with my lender and they just want all their money. Can you still help me?

A. Yes. Most of our clients have experienced this kind of inflexibility from their lenders before calling us. We get your bank to listen to your needs because they know and trust that the lender violations will add strength to your negotiations. Our integrity and professionalism have earned us a reputation that allows us to be heard when no one else can get through the red tape. We will use our experience and connections to your advantage. Click here to contact Outreach Housing today for a free eligibility assessment.

Q. Should I file for bankruptcy to save my house?

A. Maybe. The American Bar Association has reported that 96% of homeowners who declare bankruptcy end up loosing their home to foreclosure anyway. Bankruptcy is very unlikely to help you save your home. If you declare bankruptcy you will likely end up with BOTH a bankruptcy and a foreclosure on your credit report. That being said, there certainly are times when bankruptcy is appropriate and we recommend you consult a reputable attorney should you think you need it.

Q. Do I need to have a special type of mortgage loan for Outreach Housing to help me?

A. No. We specialize in out-of-court resolutions of government and non-government mortgage delinquencies. These can be FHA, Rural Administration, VA, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, or conventional loans which have become delinquent. Click here to contact Outreach Housing today for a free eligibility assessment.


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