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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Mr. Haynes’ secret to success, in my view, is that he is experienced, works very hard and loves his job. He is also very devoted to his clients. Further, he is always on top of your case and is always in communication with you. His staff is very professional and kind as well. I could write several pages about Mr. Haynes, but I will leave you with this, if you need an attorney to truly fight for you and get the best possible result, go with Mr. Haynes an the law firm Haynes & de Paz, P.A. They got me the best possible legal and logical outcome.B.S.
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I wanted to take this opportunity to thank Attorney Benjamin Haynes of Haynes and de Paz, P.A. for the counsel and guidance provided by him and his firm during my recent real estate foreclosure activity. His recommended approaches provided me the time necessary to list and complete a “short sale” of my property. Real Estate Foreclosure activities are often convoluted and intimidating and engaging Attorney Haynes was an excellent decision on my part. His representation enabled me to concentrate on moving forward while he dealt with the intricacies’ of the myriad Foreclosure statutes. With his assistance I was able obtain much needed relief from the pending Foreclosure action. I would highly recommend Attorney Haynes if the need arises.W.B.
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