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Treasury sets guidelines on “Short Sales”

admin | February 9, 2010

On Monday November 30, 2009, the U.S. Treasure set guidelines on a plan for mortgage companies to speed up “Short Sales” and other loan modification alternatives. These new guidelines will become effective on April 5, 2010

Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure

admin | September 15, 2009

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has put out a list of Tips that can help you avoid Foreclosure. However, before following these tips, you will want to determine if this is only going to be a temporary fix, and if keeping your home is worth the consequences that some of these tips may have on you in the future.

Foreclosure Prevention Options

admin | August 21, 2009

There are several options that may be available to homeowner who are in default, or about to be in default on their mortgage. These options include: Loan Modifications, Prepayment Plan, Making Home Affordable, Short Sale, Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, and more.

HOPE for Homeowners

admin | August 21, 2009

Borrowers having difficulty paying their mortgage will be able to refinance into FHA-insured mortgages under the program. Under the HOPE for Homeowners, lenders will be required to “write down” the mortgage to a maximum of 90% of the homes appraised value.

Q&A: Making Home Affordable Program: Refinance

admin | August 21, 2009

The Making Home Affordable program allows eligible homeowners to refinance or modify their loans to a payment that is more affordable. It is broken into two parts; the Home Affordable Refinance, and the Home Affordable Modification. The following are common Questions and Answers on the Making Home Affordable Refinance: