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About Jim Hoepf
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I have a diverse background that allows me to answer questions regarding underwriting, collections and industry changes.
Experience
I have 18 years of experience in the industry. I have an extensive underwriting background that allows me to have a greater understanding of how to properly structure a loan for approval. I have been cohost of the local radio show Real Estate Matters for the last four years. I have owned and operated my own brokerage firm for the last 10 years. Along with originating and underwriting I have also handled mortgage delinquency and the foreclosure process.
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BS in Business Administration from Bluffton University. I have also participated in numerous underwriting workshops put on by Fannie Mae and lenders in the Phoenix area.
Awards and Honors
Broker of the year for Arizona with Homeside Lending.
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You are here: Experts > Shopping > Home Buying/Selling > Real Estate Home Mortgages > Walk away from current mortgage
Expert: Jim Hoepf
Date: 7/11/2008
Subject: Walk away from current mortgage
Question
I have a jumbo loan at 950K, the house value is appraised at 1.05M. Our current situation is not allow us to keep paying the mortgage. We decide to walk away form it and move to other smaller house we have now. What is the consequence beside the lowing our credit? Will bank go behind us on our other assets? What is our legal obligations? How to walk out the mortgage payment and move out? What kind preparation we may need? Please advise. Thanks, JZ
Answer
JZ,
First, I would contact the lender and tell them the situation. You may even want to suggest to them that you will sign a "Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure." This basically gives the house back to the lender before foreclosure actually starts. It is my understanding that this will have less of an affect on your credit than an actual foreclosure.
The bank should not be entitled to go after any other assets that you may have. As far as other legal obligations go, just make sure the house is secure and the potential for damage is reduced. It is my understanding that if the owner trashes the home before leaving, the lenders will take action against you.
I hope this answers you question completely. Let me know if you have any other questions regarding this matter.
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