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Mortgage Modification

Can I Get a Mortgage Loan Modification if I Am Unemployed?

January 3, 2010

Late in 2008, Congress created a panel to oversee the $700 billion TARP program. The panel warned the Obama Administration that the HAMP program (provided under the TARP initiative) would not help the huge numbers of homeowners who would stand to lose their homes because of the growing unemployment problem.
The Congressional panel warned that as [...]

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Having Trouble Understanding “HAMP” – Obama’s Mortgage Modification Program?

January 3, 2010

Despite all the talk about mortgage modifications over the last year, there is still considerable misunderstanding and confusion about the who, what, when and how much. If you think mortgage modification might be an option for you, learn more by watching the 2 videos below. In the drop down box at the bottom of [...]

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Mortgage Loan Modifications Can Be Lethal to Credit Scores

December 31, 2009

Literally thousands of homeowners are anxiously awaiting or applying for a mortgage modification.  What many fail to realize is that these modifications can devastate one’s credit score while the modification moves through the trial period.
The trial period is the time during which the homeowner will make the modified payment that was pre-established by the lender.  It [...]

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You Haven’t Seen Amazing Until You See How Bank of America Bailed Out This Guy

October 23, 2009

There often seems no rhyme or reason as to who gets a mortgage “bailout“ these days and who doesn’t.  But I read this story and someone had to help me off the floor.
It’s wonderful that this homeowner got relief, but how do you rationalize this level of help against the people that get zilch?   Hint:  The bank [...]

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Bank of America is Struggling With Mortgage Loan Modifications – NOT Getting Them Done

October 14, 2009

Bank of America could collect about $6 billion if it meets the deadline set by the Federal government to help struggling borrowers for the Making Home Affordable program.
But the Treasury Department released a report last week that showed only 11 percent, about 95,000, of Bank of America’s delinquent borrowers who are potentially eligible for the [...]

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Help!! I Can’t Refinance and I’m Having Trouble Getting a Loan Modification

October 6, 2009

Sound familiar?  It seems many people are having trouble getting their lender/servicer to modify their loans.  Many lenders are just not abiding by the guidelines they said they would follow after taking TARP funds under the Obama Stimulus Plan.

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How to Use Obama’s Stimulus Plan to Refinance an Upside Down Mortgage

September 24, 2009

Regardless how much talk and information there is about refinance options under the Obama program, confusion about what to do and what can be done still exists – on a large scale. President Obama’s goal is to help people stay in their homes. Those who understand how to use Obama’s Stimulus Plan to refinance an [...]

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More Loan Modifications Under Obama Program Might Get Approved

September 12, 2009

Recently, the Treasury Department began reporting on what percentage of eligible loans have been modified by the big banks.  The belief is that this will spur the banks to modify more loans so they won’t be seen as “doing” and “committing” less than their peers.
Overall improvement has already been seen with 12% of eligibles being [...]

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Warning Regarding Mortgage Loan Modification Activity in New Jersey

June 9, 2009

Mortgage loan modification has become very popular over the past year.  Even those who don’t own a home seem to know something about it or have heard the buzz.
Homeowners with mortgage loans try to get a modification when they find they can no longer afford the mortgage payment but cannot qualify to refinance.  Instead of [...]

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Why Does it Seem Everybody Gets a Different Interest Rate – AND Why Didn’t I Get That Dreamy Low “Advertised” Rate?

May 13, 2009

When this subject comes up, I have to mention the car sales business.  I know the two businesses seem very opposite, but they are oh so similar.
Have you ever seen the ads for new cars where you supposedly can get ZERO percent interest?  Yep, we all have.   Have you ever read the fine print?  How [...]

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Millions of Americans Could Save Thousands Each Year by Refinancing Their Mortgages

May 13, 2009

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Who’s Eligible for a Mortgage Loan Modification Under the Obama Rescue Plan?

May 11, 2009

The Treasury Department recently released its Home Affordable Modification Program guidelines. The program is part of the Making Home Affordable initiative. The guidelines include eligibility requirements to determine which homeowners qualify for relief under the plan.

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