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Foreclosure Prevention Options

Josh Talayka | 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

Josh Talayka | 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

Josh Talayka | 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: