Deferred Payments

Ronnica Rothe asked:


If you are suffering from financial hardship, unable to make your loan payments, you may want to consider a loan deferment.  Deferred payments are not given in every circumstance, but your situation may qualify you to receive special mercy from your lender.

 

Deferred payments are only for those in true financial hardship.  It is not enough simply to say that you have gotten in over your head with your payment.  However, most lenders cannot benefit from you defaulting on your loan so they are willing to help you if you are in a case of legitimate need.

 

Legitimate financial hardship would include things like loss of employment and medical emergencies.  For student loans, deferred payments can also be granted if the borrower is in school, between jobs, suffering from a disability, having a parental leave, or serving in the military or peace corps.

 

If any of these special circumstances pertain to you, talk to your lender about getting a deferment.  It may also be possible to get a forbearance which allows you to delay the payment or reduce it in order to get out of delinquency on that account.  Seeking forbearance on a mortgage loan can help you avoid foreclosure on your home.

 

If you are unable to make your payment on your home loan, talk to a housing counselor who can help you with loss mitigation.  This particular service is designed for those who are struggling with making their home loan but would like to keep their home.  Talking to a counselor can provide you with the resources you need to pursue action to keep your family’s home.



Gilbert
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