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Mortgage Tax Forgiveness Act Of 2007 Extended For 2013
January 14, 2013 by Financemyhome · Leave a Comment
Yes it is true. Under CERTAIN instances, you may have a short sale or foreclosure and not incur the tax on the amount of mortgage debt that was forgiven. NOT everyone can qualify. For those that can, what a relief. Tucked in the Fiscal Cliff negotiations was this provision. So, you still have one more year. If this is something that you’d like to discuss as it may relate to your situation, please give me a call.
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How Long Do I Have to Wait “After A Bump In The Road”?
October 28, 2012 by Financemyhome · Leave a Comment
The question concerning people who’ve had a foreclosure, short sale or bankruptcy is when they will be able to qualify for a mortgage loan. It takes different amounts of time to heal credit scores based on the event.
The following chart is meant to be a general guide for how long a person might have to wait. During this waiting period, it’s important that the person be current on all payments and maintains a history of good credit.
A recommended lender can give you specific information regarding your individual situation and can make suggestions that will improve your ability to qualify for a mortgage. We want to be your personal source of real estate information and we’re committed to helping from purchase to sale and all the years in between.
Sincerely,
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John Mazzara
7300 France Ave S #410
Edina, MN 55435
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http://www.MinneapolisStPaulHomes.com
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What Happens When Mortgage Debt is Cancelled?
March 20, 2012 by Financemyhome · Leave a Comment
The Mortgage Forgiveness Relief Act of 2007 was passed by Congress to avoid additional financial hardship that some homeowners might experience due to a foreclosure or short sale. The law affects mortgage relief that occurs from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2012.
Normally, IRS considers partial or total debt forgiven by a lender to be treated as ordinary income. This not only affects foreclosures but even short sales where only part of the debt is forgiven would trigger additional taxes for the homeowner. There are exceptions that apply such as bankruptcy and insolvency.
The forgiveness is only applicable to taxpayers’ principal residence and only acquisition debt used to buy, build or improve the home. The additional cash taken out when refinancing a home will not be eligible for the relief unless it is used for capital improvements.
The lender is required to submit a 1099 form to IRS and provide the homeowner a copy who will file the forgiven amount on Form 982 as part of their 1040 tax return. How this affects your individual situation may differ due to other circumstances and advice from a tax professional is recommended.
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What is a foreclosure?
March 12, 2012 by Financemyhome · Leave a Comment
In Minnesota-I recommend you visit http://www.Hocmn.org for specific flow charts and helpful fact sheets. This video is an overview.
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Minnesota Foreclosure And Distressed Home Fact Sheets PLUS Twin Cities First Time Buyer Special Programs
November 19, 2010 by Financemyhome · Leave a Comment
I have mentioned it before, but I really am impressed with the Minnesota Home Ownership Center. I frequently get calls from people who need to find information about how best to deal with a distressed real estate situation. You must visit their website and bookmark it for future reference. Here are just some of the links you need to look at:
Foreclosure & distressed property fact sheets
http://hocmn.org/en/fp-factsheets.cfm
Counseling Agencies that work with HOCM
http://hocmn.org/en/partners.cfm
List of Down Payment/Grant Assistance in Various Areas
http://hocmn.org/Stock/Editor/file/Matrix/EntryCostMatrix_Oct2010.pdf
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Why Foreclosure Is Often Preferred By The Loan Servicer Instead Of Offering A Loan Modification
November 12, 2009 by Financemyhome · Leave a Comment
Have you ever wondered why a foreclosure occurs when a better solution might have been a modification? Would you like to read the facts and figures and see how mortgages are bundled, sold and serviced? You will soon see it is isn’t pretty, we are in the midst of a crisis, and it is likely to get worse before it gets better. That being said, you can probably guess why-it’s about the money. It is a little more complex than that-the report is 60 pages-but is explains the incentive and disincentives that are at conflict within the mortgage market today. Once you understand how all the pieces go together, you can see that something “different” needs to be done. I am a strong free market believer, but in this case, the government needs to have a mandate and rule that is guided towards keeping people in their homes. Left to current industry solutions, the mortgage mess will continue to play out and get worse. If you click on the link below, you will find the free report from the National Consumer Law Center.
http://www.consumerlaw.org/issues/mortgage_servicing/content/Servicer-Report1009.pdf
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