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.
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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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The law firm of Haynes and De Paz provided me with the best possible outcome in my case. It is without hesitation that I would retain them going forward if I needed great legal representation. Bravo. Well done.D.M.
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I would like to thank you for handling my home foreclosure lawsuit. I found your firm pleasant, professional and consistently available through the process of my case. Your good work resulted in very satisfactory results. I will highly recommend your firm when someone has the need in the future. Thank you again!Marilyn
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I am very pleased with the level of service I received from Ben and Ashlee at Haynes Law Group. From the moment I walked into the office Ashlee was very warm and accommodating -- even though I returned the favor by spilling a bit of water on the floor. They promptly cleaned it up and we continued with the consultation. I am very observant and pay attention to the little things. I did not notice a hint of irritation or annoyance over the accidental spill. Their timely responses and caring attitude made going through a difficult time that much easier. There was even an instance where I sent an email to the office after "normal" business hours -- expecting a response first thing in the morning. To my surprise and within minutes, the response to my email was waiting in my inbox. I just wanted to thank Ben and Ashlee for being so gracious and supportive and I would absolutely recommend Haynes Law Group to friends and family.R.W.
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I approached Attorney Ben Haynes with probably one of the most difficult commercial foreclosure cases of his career. Going into it we both knew it would be an uphill battle against one of most ruthless banks in the industry. In the end, Ben negotiated a short sale that exceeded all my expectations and we were able to walk away from a bank whom had held us financially hostage for over a decade. Now we are finally able to move forward and grow our company to new heights! Thank you to Ben and his team and Haynes & De Paz and I would recommend anyone looking into strategic defense against foreclosure to contact them immediately!M.T.
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We can say without hesitation that you have exceeded our expectations, both in time and in the first class service that you offered. Even if the outcome of our case was different to what I received then my testimonial would be the same. The service and experience was exceptional. Thank you very much.Jeff & Nancy
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