Missing a mortgage payment does not mean you must immediately sell your house. It does mean time matters. The earlier you contact your mortgage servicer and get trustworthy advice, the more options you may have.

The OklaHome Buyer purchases houses directly, but we are not a foreclosure-rescue company, law firm, lender, or housing counselor. We will never charge an upfront rescue fee, tell you to stop speaking with your servicer, or promise that a sale can stop a scheduled foreclosure without verifying the facts.

If selling is one of the options you want to compare, call or text Aaron at (918) 345-5272.

Start With Your Mortgage Servicer and Free Housing Counseling

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recommends contacting your mortgage servicer as soon as you know you may have trouble paying. Ask what loss-mitigation options are available and what documents are required.

You can also contact a HUD-approved housing counselor for free or low-cost help. A counselor can help you understand options, organize information, and communicate with the servicer. The HOPE Hotline is available at (888) 995-HOPE (4673), and HUD can help locate an approved counselor.

If you have received a lawsuit, sheriff-sale notice, or other legal papers, speak with an Oklahoma attorney promptly. Deadlines are specific to the case. This page is general information, not legal advice.

Options That May Let You Keep the Home

Depending on the loan and your circumstances, a servicer may discuss:

A repayment plan
Forbearance for a temporary hardship
A loan modification
Refinancing, when available and appropriate

These options are not automatic, and each has eligibility requirements and tradeoffs. Submit requested documents promptly and keep copies of every letter, email, application, and confirmation number.

Options When Keeping the Home No Longer Works

Traditional Sale

If the property is worth more than the total mortgage payoff and selling costs, listing may preserve more equity. The key question is whether there is enough time to prepare, market, contract, and close before any legal deadline.

Direct As-Is Cash Sale

A legitimate cash sale can reduce the repair and financing delays of a traditional transaction. It may fit when the home needs work or the timeline is short. The offer will generally be lower than a renovated retail price, so compare the expected net proceeds and certainty, not just speed.

Short Sale

When the expected sale proceeds will not pay the loan in full, the servicer’s written approval may be required. Ask how any remaining deficiency will be handled and get important terms in writing. An attorney, tax professional, and housing counselor can help evaluate the consequences.

Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure

In some cases, a servicer may agree to accept ownership instead of completing foreclosure. This also requires the servicer’s cooperation and should be evaluated with qualified advisers.

Warning Signs of Foreclosure Scams

The CFPB warns homeowners to be cautious when someone:

Charges upfront for foreclosure help
Guarantees a loan modification or promises the home cannot be lost
Tells you to stop paying or communicating with the mortgage company
Asks you to sign over title without a normal, independently handled sale
Pressures you to sign documents you do not understand
Claims a false government affiliation

Never rely on urgency alone. Verify the company, read the contract, and use a reputable title company or closing attorney.

How a Direct Sale With Us Works

We listen before discussing a sale. Tell us the loan status, property condition, and important dates you know.
We evaluate the house. Aaron reviews comparable sales and the repairs required.
You receive a written, optional offer. We explain the number so you can compare it with listing and loss-mitigation choices.
The title company orders payoff and title work. A sale only works if the transaction can be legally completed and required debts can be addressed.
You choose whether to proceed. We do not collect an upfront fee or guarantee an outcome.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can selling stop a foreclosure?

A completed sale before the applicable deadline may pay off the mortgage and prevent the property from reaching foreclosure sale, but the facts, payoff, title, and timeline must work. A signed purchase contract alone does not guarantee that legal proceedings stop. Keep communicating with the servicer and your attorney.

How quickly can you close?

When title is clear and the numbers work, a cash closing can be faster than a financed sale. We will not promise a date until the title company confirms what is required.

What if I owe more than the house is worth?

That may require a servicer-approved short sale or another loss-mitigation option. Get qualified advice before signing a contract.

Will you charge a foreclosure-help fee?

No. We make offers to buy real property. We do not charge an upfront rescue or counseling fee.

Should I stop talking to my mortgage company?

No. Continue communicating with the servicer and respond to official notices. A legitimate buyer should not isolate you from the people handling your loan or legal case.

Compare a Sale Before Time Gets Tighter

If you want to know what an as-is offer would look like, reach out early. Even if you decide not to sell to us, having a real number can help you compare your choices.

Call or text Aaron at (918) 345-5272 or request a no-obligation offer.

Resources: CFPB foreclosure options, CFPB mortgage help, and Oklahoma consumer resources.

More Tulsa Home Selling Guides

Homeowners often face more than one challenge at a time. These guides cover other situations that may affect your decision:

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