Negotiating Mortgage Modifications : Leading Lawyers on Navigating the Negotiation Process and Understanding the Impact of the Current Lending Climate on Mortgage Modifications (Inside the Minds)

Negotiating Mortgage Modifications provides an authoritative, insider's on representing and advising clients facing mortgage difficulties. Featuring partners and shareholders from law firms across the country, these experts guide the reader through the challenges of residential loan workouts and the impact of the current lending climate on mortgage modification. These top lawyers discuss their strategies for responding to recent changes in mortgage modification requests, overcoming obstacles in the negotiation process, and understanding current borrower and lender perspectives. From navigating HAMP and HARP to working with lenders in the loan modification process, these authors explain best practices for negotiating mortgage modifications in the current economic environment. Additionally, these top attorneys offer advice on conducting initial client interviews and obtaining key information. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating this rapidly-changing area of law. Book jacket.