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HARP 2 Progam to Begin to Help Strapped Homeowners Take Advantage of Good Interest Rates

Posted 03/13/2012 - 16:22 by CathySarmento

What is HARP? Harp is basically for homes that are currently financed by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. Here are current parameters that need to be addressed to first see if you are eligible.

Short sales get a government tune-up

PCAR Forum
August 6, 2010
 
Federal foreclosure-prevention tactics have recently been expanded to encourage delinquent borrowers to avoid foreclosure by streamlining the short sale process.

There’s mortgage help out there for the unemployed

Home $$$ and Sense
April 2, 2010
By Sue Thompson 
Dear Sue,I was on track with my retirement plan when I foolishly took out a very large line of credit on my house.

You can do a loan modification, just take your time

Home $$$ and Sense
May 8, 2009
By Sue Thompson 
Dear Sue,My mother suggested that I write to you.

There’s more help for struggling homeowners

Home $$$ and Sense
May 1, 2009
By Sue Thompson 
Dear Sue,I applied for and received a loan modification. I am very happy with my new payments but now I am having trouble making the payments on my line of credit.

Government takes another step to stop foreclosures

Lenders' Corner
February 21, 2008
By Mike Ferguson 
On Thursday, Feb. 14, Senate Democrats announced legislation intended to address the national housing crisis and help Americans avoid foreclosure.