Missing several mortgage payments doesn’t mean you’ve lost your home or that foreclosure is inevitable. In New York, lenders must follow a specific legal process before they can foreclose, which typically takes 12-18 months from the first missed payment. You still have options even after missing multiple payments, including loan modification, forbearance agreements, or repayment plans. The lender may also be willing to accept a partial payment to bring the loan current. However, time is critical – the longer you wait to address the situation, the fewer options you’ll have available. Even if foreclosure proceedings have already started, you can still negotiate solutions that allow you to keep your home or transition out on better terms.