Orlando Deed in Lieu Attorney
Secure a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure in Florida
Are you facing a foreclosure on your property? You should speak with our attorneys right away to see if a deed in lieu of foreclosure is a viable alternative to foreclosure.
Mr. Haynes has handled thousands of foreclosure cases on behalf of our clients, and we make ourselves available to our clients because we understand how much is on the line when you are in danger of defaulting on your loan and potentially losing your home. Trust us to find the best possible solution to your foreclosure dilemma.
How Does a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure Work in Florida?
A deed in lieu of foreclosure in Florida is when a homeowner transfers ownership of their property voluntarily to the lender to satisfy the mortgage debt.
Standing by You During the Deed in Lieu Process
As you might imagine, this process is complicated and having a dedicated foreclosure attorney to help can save you considerable time and relieve you of the anxiety of completing any part of it incorrectly. If you are in danger of having your home foreclosed upon, you need to reach out to our foreclosure defense attorneys as soon as you can to see if a deed in lieu is right for you.
What is a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure in Florida?
Typically, a deed in lieu of foreclosure is a transaction that is mutually consented to by you and your mortgage lender. Ideally, after you have complied with the lender's requirements and after they have had time to evaluate and deliberate your circumstances, they will agree to take back the piece of real estate instead of suing you or foreclosing to get the property title.
This will often fulfill the debt from the mortgage after the property is handed over, if not you may be liable for the deficiency. Although this might sound straightforward, the process can be significantly more complicated.
For example, the lender reserves the right to seek a deficiency judgment against the homeowner or borrower. Additionally, the lender has the right to come after you for unpaid debt, unless otherwise stipulated in your Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure agreement.
Find out if a deed in lieu is the right foreclosure alternative for you. Call our Longwood foreclosure attorneys will help you with every step of the Florida home foreclosure process.
Eligibility for Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure
Qualifying for a deed in lieu of foreclosure agreement is not an easy process. Before the lender will even consider this option, you must meet specific criteria.
These criteria include the following:
- You must have suffered the loss of your job, significant illness, divorce or another hardship.
- The property in question must be your "homestead", not an abandoned or investment property.
- You must have actively explored and exhausted all other options and financial resources available to you.
- The property in question must have been on the market between 90 and 180 days.
- The property must not have any other liens.
- The property must be in good condition; you may have to provide inventory and a statement of condition.
Our Clients Share Their Stories
At Haynes Law Group, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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We would like to thank Attorney Haynes and his staff for their flexibility, patience and professionalism throughout the entire process of reconciling our home back to good standing. Since the recession started in 2008 we were having difficulty staying afloat and had to make some hard decisions, of which, had some unexpected consequences. Nevertheless, after a 7 year battle with the legal system this was brought to closure. We will be forever grateful for their services and will look to them in the future for other legal matters dealing with properties and future businesses. Many Blessings!A.M. and Family
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My conversations with you and your employees especially Ashlee have been tremendous, very informative and helpful . When I first received notices from other firms about the foreclosure surplus funds I thought it was all a joke , I thought you’ve got to be kidding me since the house is not worth that much, but then when I received your letter and confirmed the sale on the internet, I selected your firm and you were very informative about my marital situation when we first talked on the phone , for that I am extremely grateful for your knowledge on my situation. You helped win me the full amount of my foreclosure surplus funds without having to pay any other parties. If you need a great Tampa foreclosure surplus lawyer, hire Ben Haynes!J.M.
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Mr. Haynes referred me to talk to Mr. Daniel De Paz who handled my case. During my entire case my attorney was upfront, frank and very professional with all his decisions. He never hesitate to talk to me every time I called him and he always returned all my calls very promptly. He was very easy to talk to and explained my case in a very simple and easy way that I could understand. I was very surprised as to how quickly he solved my case. I hope I never need an attorney again but if someone needs any kind of legal representation, I would without a doubt, strongly recommend this law office and Attorney Mr. Daniel De Paz to handle your case.T.B.
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Dear Mr Benjamin Haynes, I want to thank you for helping me stay in my home. After 7 years of living a nightmare of fraud and schemes I finally found a firm that in just a matter of a couple of months delivered exactly what I had hoped! Thank you for always keeping communication with me, for your professionalism and accuracy.M.E.
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I had a serious situation that needed to be taken care of within 5 days. Attorney Haynes, without hesitation took my case with a positive resolution. I highly recommend Attorney Haynes. Thank you for the excellent compassionate work.S.R.
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