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HAMP Home Affordable Mortgage Program Info

by Tom Stachler,ABR,CDPE - Group One Realty Team

HAMP or Home Affordable Mortgage Program Information

For several years now we have been waiting for a government assist program that would allow homeowners who are upside down (owe more on home than the market value) on their mortgage to at Lease refinance to lower current rates.  Unfortunately, the banker lobbyists would not allow the administration to mandate this type of relief if the amount of the mortgage exceeded 110% of of the market value.  Frankly, they would make more money getting TARP contributions if they foreclosed, so not much incentive to take a long term rate hit.  

With the Occupy Wall Street movement, the coming elections etc, talk has gotten serious again about creating a program that would allow homeowners who do pay make timely payments to refi their higher rate mortgage.  Keep in touch with this governement web site To Get Information on HAMP or Home Affordable Mortgage Program for the latest developments.  

On a related side note, check out this video about a passive way to protest and support the Occupy Wall Street Movement

HAFA Rules Relaxed for Short Sales

by Tom Stachler - Group One Realty Team - Real Estate

Welcome to 2011, it is going to be a great year and I'm excited to see where it takes us!

Changing Short Sale Rules - The HAFA program has been a mixed bag, but last week the Treasury Department changed the rules to make short sales easier. 

Here are the primary changes to HAFA: 

- Those seeking a short sale must get an answer within 30 days
- Lender Servicers are no longer required to verify a borrower's financial information
- Lender Servicers are no longer required to determine if the debt-to-income exceeds 31%
- Though Second lien holders no longer must accept 6% of the unpaid balance - 

Overall, these changes should help expedite short sales, which is good news for Home owners, realtors, investors and ultimately the banks.

If you are looking for a way to sell you home that you feel is worth less than you owe on it, we can help.  Please contact us on this link or try the chat button at the bottom of the page.  You can also stop by this helpful short sale information site as we by clicking here.  


Here is to a healthy, wealthy, and exciting 2011!

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