Yes, I know it is because you don’t have the money… but that is not a reason that the bank wants to hear. The REASON why you don’t have the money is more important than the fact they you can’t pay—in the lenders’ eyes. They are looking for reasons which are acceptable to them: an acceptable hardship or circumstance which triggered your inability to send your scheduled payment. They do NOT want to hear that you had to bail your drunken brother out of jail. Again. Nor it is a good idea to tell them the trip to Vegas was one you had planned for the past 2years so you had to go. I had to buy Christmas presents because I have young kids is also NOT an acceptable hardship. We’ll cover for you what ARE acceptable reasons for being in default. You can be better prepared to defend your position and your need for help when you know what is and IS NOT acceptable. We’ve got you covered.

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2. Description: The goal of this intro is to cover for viewers how to explain the reason for their default in a way which is true but will increase their chances of getting help instead of guaranteeing that they lose their home. Some explanations are better than others, and while we never advocate that you misrepresent the facts—the truth of the matter is, that what you say can open doors or seal your fate. Watch your mouth! Copyright © 2008. Home Ownership Matters, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

3. Explaining Your Default to the Bank... Copyright © 2008. Home Ownership Matters, LLC. All Rights Reserved. HINT: “I don’t have the money” is NOT the right answer! T R U E ...but definitely the WRONG answer.

7. A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words Has Always Been True... But, when you need a word, you need the RIGHT word(s) To get help with your mortgage default, you MUST PRESENT YOUR PROBLEM IN LANGUAGE THE BANK PEOPLE UNDERSTAND *Remember to present a true picture of your situation, since you will be required to provide documentation of whatever explanation you have given them. Copyright © 2008. Home Ownership Matters, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

9. Copyright © 2008. Home Ownership Matters, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Partial List of Webinars Offered by HOM Vol 01: Getting to the Closing Table Vol 02: Is it Fraud or “just predatory”? Vol 03: Brokers: Are Your Agents Putting You at Risk? Vol 04: PALM—Practical Application of Loss Mitigation Vol 05: Secrets of a Professional BPO Vol 06: Fair Housing Vol 07: Seller is the Lender Vol 08: Short Sale: Not Your Typical Transaction Vol 09: Foreclosure Intervention: Why Do You Need a Specialist? Vol 10: Buying REO is Risky Business The BT Series Vol 11: Buying TIME—When Your Money is Running Out Vol 12: Mr. Smitherman—The Connection for Your Housing Situation Vol 13: Q W R—In Detail Vol 14: Foreclosure: a PROCESS & an EVENT Vol 15: Taking Charge of Your Housing Situation

10. HOM Disclaimer/Hold Harmless The material provided is deemed to be reliable and accurate at the time of publication. However, the subject matter is undergoing almost constant change and you should assume responsibility for current research on procedures, policies, guidelines and changes in the law concerning your housing situation. Trainer has relied upon such sources as the National Consumer Law Center but is NOT an attorney. This information is provided as a community service. Please seek legal counsel to address your specific mortgage or housing situation and to determine your rights and responsibilities. Home Ownership Matters, LLC and contributing author hereby disclaim any responsibility or liability which may be asserted or claimed arising from reliance upon the information provided. Copyright © 2008. Home Ownership Matters, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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