Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 4:50 am Post subject: Is a loan modification qualify as a purchase?
I have owned my home for five years. My husband's name is not on the mortgage and he has never owned a home. However, technically, it is half his. I am trying to get a modification to lower my payments. I am in danger of losing my home to foreclosure. My husband has an IRA that he will give me if he does not have to incur penalties. Can I use that money toward my modification without him being penalized?
As far as I know, your husband may incur tax penalties if he cashes out his IRA. So it would not be a good idea in my opinion to cash in his IRA account. As far as modification is concerned, did you apply for it to your lender? The lender will lower your interest rate and as a result of which your payments may reduce. So it would be easier for you to pay off the mortgage dues. _________________ Procrastination is the enemy of your financial sucess
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