Facing Foreclosure? It May be in Your Future.

author by Alison C. Briggs on May. 18, 2012

Bankruptcy & Debt Business  Banking & Finance Lawsuit & Dispute  Dispute Resolution 

Summary: Are you facing foreclosure? It may be closer than you think. Foreclosure can creep up out of nowhere when someone loses their job or has an unexpected situation occur. With foreclosures on the rise, banks are not as likely to work with you as much as they used to.

Facing Foreclosure?  It May be in Your Future.

Foreclosure Assistance and Foreclosure Lawyers in Arizona

Many people in Arizona and throughout the United States are facing the possibility of losing their home.  Are you facing foreclosure?  It may be closer than you think.  Foreclosure can creep up out of nowhere when someone loses their job or has an unexpected situation occur.  With foreclosures on the rise, banks are not as likely to work with you as much as they used to.  Foreclosure rates in Arizona are at an all-time high. Don't wait to become a victim of circumstances that are unavoidable. Take preventative measures now, make changes to your financial life, and don’t become one of the growing number. You may also consider contacting an attorney.

Some of the signs that foreclosure may soon be looming on your horizon would be if : you having problems paying your current bills and obligations, you are falling behind on obligations like your credit card bills, utilities, and car payments, you find yourself in an ever-worsening financial situation.  If these are some of your current situations, can foreclosure be far behind?  There are steps that you can take in order to make sure that you don't have to deal with foreclosure in your future.  

There are things that you can do to help you prevent a foreclosure, however, you need to answer some hard questions and be honest with yourself. 

Ask yourself these questions:

  • Is your house larger than what you currently need?
  • Are you currently falling behind on your bills?
  • Are you in an adjustable rate mortgage?
  • Is your house payment going to change soon?

If you answered yes to 1 or more of these questions, you should consider this to be a possible red flag and should consider the risks that you are running.  It’s important to face a possible foreclosure head on and with you eyes open.  Be aware of the possibility. A few things that might be helpful would be to: Make any available financial sacrifices, trim your spending, and tighten your budget. Prepare today for tomorrow and remember to keep an open line of communication with your current lender.  Communication and preparation are keys to your financial success.

If you are forced into dealing with a foreclosure, it would be in your best interest to contact an experienced bankruptcy attorney to help you through the process.  A dedicated bankruptcy attorney can advise you about the differences between chapter 7 bankruptcy and chapter 13 bankruptcy and the effects each has on a foreclosure.  There are many debt relief options available to you.  Seek out the assistance of a professional who can answer your foreclosure questions. 

Once you find an experienced Mesa attorney to help you with a pending foreclosure, please consider the other debt relief options available to you.  An experienced Phoenix bankruptcy attorney should offer:  Free consultations, Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 13 bankruptcy, Bankruptcy by Phone, Bankruptcy at Home (Coronavirus Safe Bankruptcy), $0 Down bankruptcy, Arizona Zero Down Bankruptcy, as well as other debt relief services.

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