Posted on: 10th Nov, 2009 12:09 pm
Not sure what to do. There has been cut backs in my job and I have lost a large amount of money monthly. My husband just lost his OT that we have been living off from the last few years to pay 2nd mortgage. I have about a value of 160,000 if im right in my home and owe 100,000 on my first mortgage at 5.5% .I owe 45,000 on my 2nd mortgage I have 7 yrs left to pay on my 2nd at 9.2% I have credit card payments that are about 19,000. my monthly vehicle payment, and expenses to live. So ya Im deep in now and wondering how im going to get out. My bank wont touch me to consolidate it all together because they only lent 80% I dont want to loose my house and I feel my credit cards come last. Wondering if I should file bankruptcy because my credit will be destroyed anyways if I cant pay my credit cards.
hi sheriesherie!
welcome to forums!
did you try to refinance your mortgages into one? i would suggest you to check out if there's any equity in the property. if yes, then you can refinance the mortgages into one. you can contact your present lender or any other mortgage lender for a refinance. if both the loans are refinanced into one, then you would be responsible for only one payment for your mortgage rather than two. as rates are going low, you may get a low interest rate to pay off the loan.
as far as credit card debts are concerned, you can settle these debts. contact your credit card company and check out if they can help you with a repayment plan. if none of these options work out for you, then you may think of filing bankruptcy.
feel free to ask if you've further queries.
sussane
welcome to forums!
did you try to refinance your mortgages into one? i would suggest you to check out if there's any equity in the property. if yes, then you can refinance the mortgages into one. you can contact your present lender or any other mortgage lender for a refinance. if both the loans are refinanced into one, then you would be responsible for only one payment for your mortgage rather than two. as rates are going low, you may get a low interest rate to pay off the loan.
as far as credit card debts are concerned, you can settle these debts. contact your credit card company and check out if they can help you with a repayment plan. if none of these options work out for you, then you may think of filing bankruptcy.
feel free to ask if you've further queries.
sussane
Based on the information you've provided it sounds like a refinance isn't likely to happen for 1) not enough equity 2) with that consumer debt your debt to income ratio would be too high.
If you've determined you can't dig yourself out with your current financial situation, then you should consult a bankruptcy attorney to see if you're eligible.
the Chap 13 will negatively impact your credit for the short term, but if the payment plan works you'll be able to save your house. You may be able to work in a loan modification also which would give you some breathing room on your mortgage payments.
Good Luck!
If you've determined you can't dig yourself out with your current financial situation, then you should consult a bankruptcy attorney to see if you're eligible.
the Chap 13 will negatively impact your credit for the short term, but if the payment plan works you'll be able to save your house. You may be able to work in a loan modification also which would give you some breathing room on your mortgage payments.
Good Luck!