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The Reach and Scope of HARP
Since its inception, HARP has helped approximately 2.2 million struggling homeowners refinance their underwater mortgage under more favorable terms, leaving
Great News for Homeowners: The Federal Housing Finance Agency Has Extended HARP And Its Benefits
Last week, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) extended the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) for an additional two years,
4 Secrets to Refinancing an Underwater Mortgage
If you are one of the millions of homeowners across the country with a mortgage that is considered “underwater,” you’ve
My Home Didn’t Appraise For Its Purchase Price. What Are My Options?
When you are in the process of buying, selling or refinancing your home, obtaining a home appraisal is usually a
Top 5 Changes in the Mortgage Industry for 2013
A lot of changes are happening in the mortgage industry for 2013, thanks to increased regulation and the lending industry
Changes Coming to FHA Mortgage Program in April 2013
After announcing a $16.3 billion deficit in November of 2012, FHA is on the verge of needing taxpayer bailout. In
Qualifying to Maximize the Mortgage Insurance Premium Deduction
Image courtesy by @ zacks.com While the Obama administration has come under fire for raising taxes to avoid a “fiscal cliff,” there
Concerned About Tax Rate Hikes? Don’t Miss Out on a Significant Tax Deduction
The buzz over probable tax rate increases has put taxpayers on both sides of the political divide in a state
Speed and Thoroughness of an Approval Letter is Key to Getting Your Offer Accepted
Image courtesy by JAMIE SKOJEC @ homesourcerg.com Most realtors agree that the current state of the housing market is one