What interest rate are you qualified for? Well, that depends on whether you are trying to refinance or get a loan modification. I’ve spoken to many borrowers that are pursuing a loan modification because they feel their interest rates are high. They also feel they should be approved for the best rates offered under refinancing guidelines. That’s not how it works. In fact, if you are pursuing a loan modification, you could very well be approved for an interest rate well below the current market rate.
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Obama Plan - More help for California! Homeowners in California and in a handful of other states could be injected with some much needed help from the Obama Administration. Recently President Obama announced a $1.5B program to help stop the foreclosure bleeding... -
MHA Trial Plan Most banks are currently offering loan modifications in one form or another and many are participating in the Government's MHA - Making Home Affordable modification program. Also known as the Obama Plan or the HAMP... -
Loan Modification: Can an Ebook help? Loan Modification ebooks: A waste of money? Believe it or not, Loan Modifications may still be in it's infant stage. Most banks have only just started doing loan modifications back in 2006 or 2007 and... -
Steps to a Home Loan Modification with Bank of America Loan Modifications seem to be the last hope for a number of homeowners across America who are struggling with their mortgage payments. This is ever more clear with the rising foreclosures that is expected to... -
Hardship Letter Hardship Letter Guidelines I've read several blogs on the internet on what a hardship letter is and how you should write a hardship letter for a loan modification. A hardship letter for a loan modification...
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