Repossession Stopped Why Making The Right Choices Can Help You Keep Your Home.
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Avoiding Repossession: How the Right Choices Can Help You Keep Your Home
Introduction
Owning a home is a cherished dream for many, yet unexpected life events?"such as job loss, divorce, illness, or financial troubles?"can threaten that dream. These challenges might leave you unable to meet your monthly mortgage payments.
Without swift action, mortgage arrears can rapidly escalate into repossession proceedings, turning the fear of losing your home and any associated equity into a stark reality.
The Good News
Help is within reach. By working with an experienced mortgage broker, you can halt repossession proceedings and secure a new mortgage that better suits your situation.
How Specialists Can Help at Any Stage
1. Mortgage Arrears
Missing even a single mortgage payment can severely affect your credit rating. If you can't pay the outstanding amount right away, it can quickly spiral into a critical issue.
When a payment is missed and not resolved immediately, it is recorded as mortgage arrears. This situation carries over to the next month, keeping your account marked as delinquent until the debt is cleared.
2. Repossession Proceedings
Multiple missed payments or prolonged arrears can lead your lender to initiate repossession proceedings.
Initially, the mortgage company will issue a claim form, specifying when you need to appear at county court. This document may seem overwhelming, as it includes detailed information about your mortgage account, the property, past repossession attempts, and your arrears.
Accompanying the claim form is an N11M Form of Defence, which allows you to explain your circumstances and propose solutions. This form must be completed and returned within 14 days.
3. County Court Hearing
Attendance at the court hearing is mandatory, even if you've responded to the claim form. Unlike a traditional court trial, the hearing is a private meeting with you, a district judge, and the lender's solicitor.
You will have the opportunity to present your plan to repay the arrears. A reasonable offer, such as remortgaging your home, typically results in a suspended possession order. This permits you to remain in your home, provided you keep up with current payments and contribute toward the arrears.
4. Possession Order
Failure to convince the court of your ability to clear the arrears, or missing the court hearing, may result in a possession order. This gives you 28 days to rectify the debt or risk eviction.
5. Eviction Warrant
If the debt isn't settled within the 28-day period, or if you fail to adhere to the suspended possession order, the lender can request an eviction warrant without returning to court. Following the issuance of this order, court bailiffs will schedule a visit to ensure the property is vacated. The primary goal of repossession specialists is to prevent this outcome.
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By taking proactive steps and working with the right professionals, you can navigate through mortgage challenges and protect your home from repossession.
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