Contract Law Forbearance In Massachusetts
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Massachusetts ranked 17th in the US for foreclosure filings, with 3,411 properties entering foreclosure (0.11% of housing units). The state saw a significant increase of 45.6% from 2023, with one in every 879 households affected. This increase is the fourth highest of all states.
Under the new law, forbearance shall be granted for up to 180 days at your request, and shall be extended for an additional 180 days at your request. 1 Remember to make the second 180-day request before the end of the first forbearance period.
A new law banning cities and towns in Massachusetts from “equity theft” is now on the books. On Monday, Gov. Maura Healey signed the new law that stops municipalities from selling a foreclosed home and keeping more than what is owed in the former owner's equity as profit as an amendment in the fiscal 2025 budget.
Your servicer will assess your situation to determine if you qualify for forbearance. Typically, you'll need to demonstrate financial hardship, such as job loss, illness, or other circumstances that make it challenging to meet your mortgage obligations.
Forbearance is an agreement between a lender and a borrower to temporarily suspend or reduce mortgage payments due to financial hardship. This is not the same as forgiveness – the borrower still owes the missed payments.
Duration of a General Forbearance For loans made under all three programs, a general forbearance may be granted for no more than 12 months at a time. If you're still experiencing a hardship when your current forbearance expires, you may request another general forbearance.
For example, forbearance can be helpful if your home was damaged in a natural disaster, you had unexpected medical costs, or you lost your job. Forbearance does not erase or decrease the amount you owe on your mortgage. You have to repay any missed or reduced payments.
A Forbearance Agreement can be a versatile tool after a default has occurred. In a Forbearance Agreement, the Lender specifically preserves the Borrower's default, but agrees to forbear on collection for a specified period in exchange for certain accommodations from the Borrower.
