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Loan Modification

Defined by Onias Derilus, Mortgage Capital · NMLS# 1859012 · Florida licensed mortgage broker

A loan modification permanently changes the terms of an existing mortgage to make payments affordable for a struggling borrower.

What Loan Modification means

It may lower the rate, extend the term, or defer part of the balance. Unlike refinancing, it adjusts the current loan without a new one.

Florida example

A Florida homeowner facing hardship gets a modification that extends the term and lowers the rate, cutting the payment enough to stay in the home and avoid foreclosure.

What it is

A loan modification changes the terms of your existing mortgage to make the payment affordable. It can lower the rate or extend the term.

It helps owners who face hardship stay in their home.

When it helps

A modification can prevent foreclosure when income drops. It is a tool for keeping your home during tough times.

We help homeowners weigh their options. Apply now and we will point you to the right relief.

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