Mortgage Loan Mod: Federal Government HAMP
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Struggling to pay your home loan? You are in good company as millions of folks continue struggle financially. Credit Scores are at an all-time low. Foreclosure rates are at an all-time high. It is not pretty. And our best solution? Well, it's still loan modification - however flawed and temporary - that hold the most promise for U.S. Homeowners.
A flood of applications has overwhelmed the banks and caused for serious delays and terrible stories of bungling and mishandling of applications. As a result, many people believe that mortgage modification relief is really not available. And, believe me, sometimes it seems that way.
On March 4, 2009 President Obama announced the Making Homes Affordable Modification Program. The guidelines for this program have been adopted by virtually all modification programs so the qualifications have become quite standard. Let's review!
The first requirement is that the loan qualify. It must have been made prior to January, 2009 and not be a "jumbo" loan (over $729K).
For more information contact a local real estate expert or real estate lawyer. Resources include La Jolla Homes for Sale and Rancho Santa Fe Real Estate.
Next, the borrow must show a hardship. Normally this is not a problem and the hardship requirements are not strict. The intent here is simply help folks who need help (verses folks who would simply like to pay less)!
Thirdly, the borrower(s) must have sufficient income to be able to maintain the reduced mortgage payments. This calculation is done based on debt-to-income ratios and cash flows as submitted by the borrower(s) on a formal application.
All this is paid for by $75 billion from the U.S. taxpayer. Participating banks receive compensation when they grant loan mods.
The application process is relatively simple and straightforward...sorta' like doing your taxes - NOT! It is arduous but it can be done with a little help from an experienced adviser. Tons of support material is available from the banks and from the government and their endorsed non-profit associates. Smart applicants will also avail themselves of support from a reputable, experienced, private, for-profit source.
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