Saving a Family From Foreclosure
A homeowner had fallen behind on their mortgage and was panicking. By the time they reached out to us, attorney fees, interest, and penalties had piled up on top of the missed payments. Bank notices kept coming. They didn't have the money to cover the past-due balance, and the threat of foreclosure — and the lasting credit damage that comes with it — was closing in fast.
- Applied for a loan modification with the bank — denied
- Tried to get a new loan — credit was already too damaged
- Had no income and no way to catch up on payments
- Had equity in the home but didn't know how to access it
- Gave the seller $10,000 upfront to find a new place and hire movers — before closing
- Placed a second mortgage on the property to protect our interest while helping the seller
- Brought the mortgage current to take the immediate stress off the seller and stop the foreclosure clock
- Waited for title to clear, then moved to a smooth closing on the seller's timeline
~2 Weeks
Avoided
for Moving
Protected
Most companies wouldn't take that risk or be willing to go that far for a seller. It comes back to us wanting to help these sellers as best as we can.
Watch Kimberly from Haverhill, MA share her experience working with New England Home Buyers