Learned My Lesson
Logan,#2Consumer Suggestion
Tue, October 14, 2008
Most lenders have a hardship department. If you have had medical or other family issues, they will work with you to adjust your loan. This has nothing to do with the government bailout, but most reputable lenders offer this service. The collections people ,many times will not offer the information about the hardship department. Their job is to collect the loan as it is now. The sad thing is that if you were 2 or 3 months behind on your payment they would gladly refer you to the hardship department to save the loan. As is stands they get their interest and a late charge every month, so they are not too concerned. However DO NOT quite making payments to forct their hand. Some institutions will just take the home back and you will be out everything. Tell the collection agent how much you can afford to pay monthly and ask to speak to someone in hardship. Be prepared to quote the additional costs of adoption, therapy and medical expenses that come out of your pocket. All lenders do not have these programs, but many do. Good luck to you and may the Lord bless you for your service.