The modification can reduce your monthly payment to an amount you can afford.
Modifications may involve extending the number of years you have to repay the loan, reducing your interest rate, and/or forbearing or reducing your principal balance.
If you are offered a loan modification, be sure you know how it will change your monthly payments and the total amount that you will owe in the short-term and the long-term.
Worried about foreclosure?
For more information about how to avoid foreclosure, use our checklist . If you are facing imminent foreclosure or have been served with legal papers, you may also need to consult an attorney.
