Investor · Nationwide Foreclosure Specialist · Member since 2018 · 62 posts · 63 votes
One of the biggest misconceptions I keep running into is the idea that foreclosure always ends with a family losing their home. In reality, that’s not always the case.
I’ve seen situations where:
A loan modification gave the homeowner breathing room.
A repayment plan reinstated the mortgage.
Equity allowed them to refinance and reset their financial footing.
For me, this was a mindset shift: foreclosure doesn’t always have to mean “lose the house.” Sometimes it’s about finding the option that fits best for the homeowner’s circumstances.
So here’s what I’m curious about:
Have you seen examples where a foreclosure situation ended with the homeowner staying put?
Do you think investors should spend more time exploring solutions that don’t always involve acquisition?
How do you personally decide when the right path is rescue versus purchase?
Real Estate Agent · Temple, TX · Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 700 votes
11mo
They stay put quite often in my experience, the bank will modify the loan and typically if I see them on the list again, is when they are a little more motivated. If they cant afford the property in the end it will likely go into foreclosure or be sold. I do think that they should spend time exploring solutions for the seller in general just to make the process more smooth on both ends. I always give them options that they should consider such as loan modification, loans, even bankruptcy sometimes. If no solutions are available / wanted, then I will go into deal structure, it also helps get a better deal as their options are now a cash offer / subto offer or get nothing at all. But for me, If I am wholesaling, Ill be at one of the higher ends of the investor offer ratio and they know they will be able to sell it rather than having a wholesaler string them along for two weeks and leave them high and dry when they cant find a buyer.