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Settlement Loan Frequently Asked Questions

October 6th, 2009
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The settlement loan frequently asked questions contains the 7 most popular answers to questions regarding settlement loans. It’s common to have questions when taking out this type of loan. Below, you’ll find all the answers to the basic questions that can arise.

What is a Settlement Loan?

A settlement loan is a cash advance on your pending lawsuit. A settlement loan provider will give you a loan contingent on your pending case; based on the amount that you might win and the merit the case holds in court. These are great for people who cannot work during their pending lawsuit and need cash to support themselves financially.

How do I pay back a Settlement Loan?

You loan is paid back after you case is settled. You will not make monthly payments or have a lien placed on any property you might own. The whole concept of the settlement loan is to provide an advance on possible winnings awarded in your lawsuit case.

What if I lose my pending lawsuit?

With most respectable settlement loan providers you pay nothing back. The agreement is that you only pay back the loan if your case is won. If you win less money then what was provided in your loan you keep the difference.

Can’t my attorney just lend me money during my case?

The American Bar Association won’t allow attorneys to lend money to clients. This prevents conflict of interest during your pending lawsuit. In theory, if you owed your attorney money you might feel the need to settle for a less amount to satisfy that loan.

What can I use the Settlement Loan for?

Whatever you want, the settlement loan will not contain restrictions on what the money can be spent on. However, settlement loan providers like to know their clients are using the money to support themselves during their pending lawsuit financially.

How long does it take to receive my funds?

This can vary from settlement loan providers; it can take longer if you go through a broker and not an actual settlement loan provider. It can take around 2 to 7 days in most instances to get your loan approved and receive your funds.

What will my attorney think of getting a settlement loan?

Your attorney should understand with your interest in a settlement loan. They especially know the hardship on some clients during a pending lawsuit when they cannot get access to funds. As long as it doesn’t interfere with any current agreements with your attorney they should have no reason to be against the idea.


How Atlanta Homeowners Can Benefit From the New Home Loan Programs

October 5th, 2009
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The Federal Making Home Affordable Program has created a number of home loan programs that will help keep Atlanta families in their homes, stabilize Atlanta’s communities and assist Atlanta homebuyers during these troubled times. Under these new home loan plans, Atlanta homeowners can:

Refinance their mortgage to a new, lower, fixed interest rate. Refinance even with declining property values. Refinance with lower income and asset verification requirements. Refinance Multiple Investment Properties.

Each of the above possibilities require that Atlanta Homeowners be current on their existing home loans. However, for those Atlanta families that have already fallen into hard times and are behind on, going to be behind on, or have an impending ARM adjustment/balloon payment with, their existing home loans can;

Obtain a modification on your mortgage that can potentially reduce your monthly payment, or offer other alternatives that can help you keep your home.

Finally, for those Atlanta families that are looking to purchase their first new home, or even upgrade their current home, programs are available for them to;

Purchase beautiful Atlanta homes with credit scores as low as 580 Purchase their new dream home with no out-of-pocket money down

The U.S. Treasury, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have developed these programs in an effort to help both troubled and current Atlanta borrowers, to get back on track and improve their current financial situations.

 

So How Do They Work? Refinance

For Atlanta Homeowners that are current on their mortgage payments but unable to refinance because their home value has decreased, you may be able to refinance to a lower rate, or a lower-risk, loan through the refinance solution that is part of this program. Examples of how the refinance program can help Atlanta Homeowners:

Fixed-rate mortgage to fixed-rate mortgage Adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) to fixed-rate mortgage Super conforming fixed-rate mortgage to super conforming fixed-rate mortgage

 

Loan Modification

For Atlanta homeowners who are behind in their mortgage payments, in the foreclosure process, or are current on their payments but have recently experienced a significant hardship, you may be able to modify your loan to a lower rate through the Loan Modification Program. Significant hardships are set as circumstances that may make it difficult for you to pay your mortgage going forward.

Purchase

For Atlanta area families and individuals that are in search of a loan for their new dream home, financing and programs are available to help them purchase;

Bank owned foreclosures at below market value With 580 credit scores With no, or little, money down With down payment assistance

 

How Do I Know If I Qualify?

Atlanta Loan Pros can help you move through the qualification process, and help you find the homeowner program that fits you best. Atlanta Loan Pro will work with Atlanta Homeowners to assist them in putting together the best purchasing package, and discover whether loan modification or a refinance, is the best option for them.

For more information, please contact Atlanta Loan Pros at 678-925-8001 or atlantaloanpro@gmail.com.