Dallas and Fort Worth foreclosures exceeded 61,000 homes in 2009, according to a report. The rate of delinquency also reached 9.6% of all mortgaged loans in the city area.
Total foreclosures achieved an increase of 23% from total filings last year and a hike in fixed rate mortgages entering into default.
According to Mortgage Banker’s Association, nearly one third of foreclosure filings in Third Quarter ending September consisted of loans taken by borrowers with strong credit records and who invested in fixed rate loans. The percentage represented a sharp increase of 21 % from last year when sub primes made for most foreclosures.
Most increases in Fort Worth Foreclosures are due to loan modification programs that have delayed foreclosures from previous months. Many home owners who are attempting to avoid foreclosure through loan modification are in a state of uncertainty as mortgage lenders are delaying the process. Many lenders will not respond till many months of default have passed and even then there is no guarantee of loan modification.
Many home owners who try for loan modification finally file for bankruptcy in a bid to avoid foreclosure. The filing of bankruptcy stops the foreclosure process and forces the lender to negotiate.
The City of Fort Worth has many innovative programs to help potential home owners like those who intend to buy foreclosed property. The Neighborhood Stabilization Down Payment Assistance Program (DPAP) is a new initiative funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).It provides finance to qualified buyers to purchase foreclosed homes within target areas of Fort Worth city.
DPAP offers a total of $25,000 as financial assistance. $5000 to be used as closing costs as well as $5000 on simple repairs. The balance amount can be utilized as down payment.
To obtain funds form the DPAP, it is necessary that the property be located within Fort Worth limits as also the buyer must use the home as his primary residence. Fort Worth Foreclosures can be purchased with the help of DPAP.

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