One of the effects of the current economic crisis is an increased in foreclosure activity. This year alone, more than 156,000 homeowners lost their homes. And the rate of foreclosure is not expected to go down in the coming year.

Here are some tips for homeowners who want to save their homes from foreclosure:

• Homeowners should look for help immediately when they feel that they have the inclination to go into foreclosure. Some indications that require a homeowner should seek for help are high mortgage payments, loss of job and high overall debt. The sooner a homeowner seeks help, the better it would be for him to avoid losing his home.
• Contact a mortgage lender. Homeowners can get information about their mortgage, such as how much they owe, past dues and late payment fees, from lender’s loss mitigation department. If homeowners have the capability to pay their mortgages and previous dues, their loans may be reinstated by their lenders.
• Organizing personal finances. Before asking for help, the homeowner must first organize his personal finances. He must know how much his monthly income is and how much he spends monthly on debts and personal expenses. This way the homeowner will know how much he can pay for his loan.
• Forbearance agreement. This agreement involves paying all past due payments at the end of a homeowner’s loan.
• For homeowners who think they could not continue paying their mortgage loans, it is recommended that they sell their properties before they could be foreclosed and transfer into a place they could afford. Real estate agents find it easier to sell a home with equity.

These tips will help homeowners fend off foreclosure. The best tip offered is for homeowners not to delay in seeking help to give themselves longer time and better options.

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Written by Alex Rolim.