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am about to be laid off

Posted on: 30th Apr, 2012 02:14 pm
I have a condo in IL, I bought the unit in SEPT/2008 for $309,000, one week before the economy collapsed. I put all of my savings into the purchase, and took out a 2nd, smaller mortgage. Now I am totally underwater in the property. My current primary mortgage is $235,000, the secondary is $24,000. I have been saving to pay off the second and will be able to do so next month. I am current on both primary and secondary mortgages, but struggling considerably as my property taxes go up 20% per year. A recent sale in my 3-unit building went for $200,000. If I sell it on my own, I will still owe on my primary mortgage. As if that wasn't enough, I have been notified that I'm about to lose my job, probably in the next 4 months. What are my options, i.e., is a DIL better than a short sale? Lastly, once I lose my condo, I will have nowhere to live. Are there any options to help people like me. I am on my own, sole source of support.
hi gizmo!

welcome to forums!

many consider deed in lieu of foreclosure (dil), a better option compared to short sale, because in case of a dil, you won't be liable for paying off the deficient balance resulting from the sale of the property. however, it will lower your credit scores by around 250 points. you can rent a property and stay there for the time being.

feel free to ask if you've further queries.

sussane
Posted on: 30th Apr, 2012 08:02 pm
Hi gizmo,

You can check out the given page in order to know all about deed in lieu of foreclosure in details: http://www.mortgagefit.com/deed-lieu.html .

Thanks
Posted on: 01st May, 2012 08:03 pm
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