Home Foreclosure
If you own a home in the United States, then you’ve probably experienced some mortgage pressures. But for too many people, the pressure to make a mortgage payment on time turns into foreclosure, often when it doesn’t have to.
In 2008 alone, there were more than 3 million home foreclosures. Countless more homeowners were likely on the verge of foreclosure.
Foreclosure can be a painful, devastating process, both emotionally and financially. It’s the American Dream to own a home, and after living that dream all of your investments – time, money, memories – can be taken away.
You could be facing foreclosure for a number of reasons, including:
- Mortgage interest rate hike
- Loss of job
- Personal injury or disease that led to lost work time and medical bills
- Other debt priorities
Regardless of the circumstances, it’s important to know that you don’t have to lose your house. There are steps you can take today to protect your home and keep it in your hands.
While you could always try to negotiate with your bank, if your home is threatened, you'll likely want to take decisive action. Filing bankruptcy may stop foreclosure and protect your home for the future.
Filing bankruptcy is sometimes called entering into bankruptcy protection
and for good reason. Even if a bank has already started foreclosure efforts, the moment you file bankruptcy these proceedings must stop.
Then, working with your bankruptcy lawyer, you can use state and federal legal protections to help you remain in your home for as long as you like.
Take action to protect your home today
To learn more about how bankruptcy may stop foreclosure, visit one of the helpful, free resources at the bottom of this page.
Or, if you’re ready to take action today, you can complete the free form on this page and we’ll connect you with a local bankruptcy lawyer right away. Your bankruptcy lawyer can explain, in detail, how bankruptcy works, answer any questions, and help you get the protection you need.
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