Do you qualify for a mortgage modification in New York?
Under Federal Government Programs, and through traditional “in-house” mortgage modification programs New York mortgage modification programs are available to our clients.
The most important question that homeowners ask is: “Do I qualify for a mortgage modification in New York?” There are several factors that will determine eligibility. Current level of income, property value, and the length of alleged default are just some of the criteria that is used by banks to determine eligibility for New York mortgage modification.
There are many laws that protect homeowners and force banks to offer New York mortgage modifications in good faith. For example Section 3408 of CPLR requires that both parties negotiate for a New York mortgage modification in “good faith.” Meaning, with both parties actively involved in a transaction with honesty and a genuine intention to fulfill their obligations or responsibilities.
Contrary to popular opinion, obtaining New York mortgage modification may prove to be challenging. All homeowners who are fighting to get their New York mortgage modified know that it can be frustrating process that involves multiple submissions, faxes, emails and hour-long phone calls that lead nowhere.