You might be wondering how many missed mortgage payments you will need before foreclosure begins. Although most lenders will initiate foreclosure proceedings as soon as legally possible, there are some lenders that will be more accommodating. These situations are when you should contact your lender to find out if they are willing and able to help you catch up on missed payments.
Pre-foreclosure
The time frame for foreclosure is dependent on your local housing market and lender. If you've missed several payments in a row, the lender may extend the time you have to make up the difference before your home is foreclosed on. You shouldn't delay paying your mortgage. This is a bad idea and your lender might not extend the amount you have to pay.
Late mortgage payments
The circumstances of the borrower and the policies of the lender will determine the number of missed mortgage payments that could trigger foreclosure. Some states allow for more missed payments, while lenders might be willing to work with homeowners in default.
Grace period
Most mortgage agreements allow for a grace period up to 15 days before a lender forecloses on a home. If a payment is made after this grace period, the lender could charge a late fees. These fees could be anywhere from 4% to 5 percent of the outstanding balance. Late payments must be reported on Form 3200 in Section 6 – Borrower's Failure To Pay as Required.
Acceleration clause
You may risk losing your loan if your mortgage is not paid on time. If you stop making your payments, lenders will use acceleration clauses as a way to cancel your loan. It is possible to avoid foreclosure by learning about these clauses, and how they will apply to your situation.
Number of missed payment
Your lender's policies will determine if you are able to make up missed payments prior to foreclosure. If you have a low-risk loan, your lender may extend your grace period to allow you to make up the missed payments. However, you should be aware that your credit score will not change until the loan is current.
Credit Score Impact
There's no doubt about it: missed payments before foreclosure can have a devastating impact on your credit score. It's worse if you haven't paid your mortgage payment on time. This can result in a drop of 150 points or greater. Late payments are particularly harmful because they don’t show up on credit reports until they’re sold to collection agencies. There are ways to make sure missed payments don't lead to foreclosure.
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