I turned in my initial docs for the DOJ principal reduction mod on July 3rd. 6 weeks later I was sent a letter requesting more information confirming my pay. Last week my CRM called me and asked me extra questions that they had not asked. He said it was in underwriting and nothing else would be required.
TODAY I received a FED EX packet stating that I was APPROVED to start the trial period. My principal reduction is scheduled to be reduced by $53,521.15. My balance prior to this is approx. $195,000, which will bring down my principal to approx. $140,000. The payment is only about $200 less, at $1155.69 which is FINE. It said this was figured on my gross income. It also says it will bring my loan up to date, which is approx $6000 behind.
My first trial payment is due 11/1, then 12/1, then 1/1. Has ANYONE been DENIED this modification after they received this as long as the payments are made?? It after I make my trial payments, I must still qualify for the mod. in order to receive it. What is the actual process after the trial periods are done??
MY CONCERN: TAXES. It says to check the IRS website to see if I would be subject to taxes on this. I did and there is a Mortgage Forgiveness Debt relief act that is from 2007-2012 that protects us from having to pay taxes on the forgiveness. I don't know why they are waiting for NOVEMBER for my first payment, but that takes my final payment to Jan 1. which is no longer in 2012.......

. Here is the link to the IRS page explaining this. So I would have to pay taxes on over $53,000??
The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act and Debt Cancellation
If my trial period starts OCT. 1, then this can be completed in 2012. WHO DO I CONTACT IN B OF A TO TRY TO CHANGE THIS?
I have mixed emotions of happiness and worry..... either way, I think I am approved??
By the way, My SERVICER is Bank of America and my TRUSTEE (investor) is Wells Fargo.
Any info would be greatly appreciated, Thanks!
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