Loan Modifications are fairly simple currently.
Most lenders are working under the Making Home Affordable.
This program works for most loans with the exceptions of
Loans over $725,000
Investment Properties
Situations where the borrowers income has dropped
below borrowers current debt level.
The program follows the simple guideline of
Gross Income multipled by 31%
equals new house payment
All that is needed is a hardship package, 2 current pay stubs, past two months bank statements, hardship letter, last years tax return and 4506T IRS form.
Thats it.
Wait 60-120 days and receive a yes or no answer.