Who qualifies for a loan modification?

More people qualify for a home loan modification than you might think. Consider this; anyone having trouble paying their mortgage is a potential candidate for loan modification.

But especially good candidates are homeowners with adjustable rate mortgages or high interest rates or homeowners who are upside down…in other words, they owe more on their home than they are worth. Candidates with any kind of hardships are also ideal candidates. The list of qualifying hardships is too long to list here but it includes reduced hours at work, job loss, divorce and illness.

Can the bank require an interior inspection of the property if they have concerns about the property condition?

Yes, the lender may conduct any review it deems necessary to verify that the property does not have physical conditions which might adversely impact the value.