Bank of America recently announced that it will be forgiving second liens on 150,000 loans nationwide. And, the best part is, that you do not even need to apply.
Here is some information from the press release:
As part of Bank of America’s ongoing efforts to help customers in need of mortgage assistance, this company is in the process of mailing approximately 150,000 letters to pre-qualified homeowners offering automatic extinguishment of their second lien mortgages. The intention of the program is to place homeowners in an improved financial situation by reducing their monthly debt obligations and, potentially, help them create equity in their property.
The full forgiveness of second lien balances on eligible loans is being extended under Bank of America’s participation in the 2012 national mortgage settlement among the five largest mortgage servicers, 49 state attorneys general and the federal government.
Letters that began mailing in July 2012 and continue through the end of this year inform predetermined eligible homeowners that the full balance of their Bank of America-owned and -serviced second lien mortgage will be forgiven and the bank’s lien on the collateral property will be released free and clear, unless the customer opts out of this relief offer within 30 days of receiving the letter.
And, here’s what the guys on the TBWS Daily Show have to say on the matter. They think it’s like Christmas in October (but possibly with some tax consequences for the recipient of the holiday gift).
Short Sale Expeditor
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Please note the language ! Devil is in the details
” letters to pre-qualified homeowners ”
” predetermined eligible homeowners ”
Tax ramifications ??
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