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Foreclosure Persuasive Speech

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Many, if not all, of us have been touched by the current state of the economy. This is a very scary time with people losing significant portions of their retirement, getting demotions at work, companies going out of business and people getting laid off. Foreclosure can happen to anyone. Today I wanted to share ten tips for avoiding foreclosure from www.hud.gov.

If you are having trouble keeping up with your mortgage payments or are not able to make them at all:

1. Don’t ignore the problem. The further behind you become, the harder it will be to reinstate your loan and the more likely that you will lose your house.

2. Contact your lender as soon as you realize that you have a problem. Lenders do not want your house. They have options to help borrowers …show more content…

Know your mortgage rights. Find your loan documents and read them so you know what your lender may do if you can’t make your payments. Learn about the foreclosure laws and timeframes in your state (as every state is different) by contacting the State Government Housing Office.

5. Understand foreclosure prevention options. Valuable information about foreclosure prevention (also called loss mitigation) options can be found on the internet at www.hud.gov.

6. Contact a HUD-approved housing counselor. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds free or very low cost housing counseling nationwide. Housing counselors can help you understand the law and your options, organize your finances and represent you in negotiations with your lender if you need assistance. Find a HUD-approved housing counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287.

7. Prioritize your spending. After healthcare, keeping your house should be your first priority. Review your finances and see where you can cut spending in order to make your mortgage payment. Look for optional expenses-cable TV, memberships, entertainment-that you can eliminate. Delay payments on credit card and other “unsecured” debt until you have paid your

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