Government Mortgage Relief Programs
Loan Modification
The purpose of a mortgage loan modification is to get your monthly payment to a more affordable level. An “affordable” mortgage payment is typically defined as 31% of the borrower’s monthly gross income. This is achieved by modifying one or more components of your mortgage:
- Lowering the interest rate
- Extending the life of the loan
- Lowering the loan principle
Learn more about loan modification programs, qualifications, and how to apply.
Hardest Hit Fund (HHF) Programs
The US Treasury administers the Hardest Hit Fund, which provides aid to the states that were most impacted by the economic crisis. Each of these states have local agencies that help homeowners in various ways, including mortgage payment assistance for the unemployed, principal reduction, and transactional assistance. This helps people either afford the homes they’re in, or move to more affordable housing.
Learn more about Hardest Hit Fund Programs
Home Affordable Unemployment Program (UP)
The Home Affordable Unemployment Program reduces or suspends mortgage payments for 12 months or more for homeowners who are unemployed. If you qualify, your mortgage payments may be reduced to 31% of your income or fully suspended.
Learn more about the Home Affordable Unemployment Program
Principal Reduction Alternative (PRA)
The Principal Reduction Alternative encourages your mortgage lender to reduce the amount of principal you owe. Currently there are over 100 loan servicers participating in this program.
Learn more about the Principal Reduction Alternative
The Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) Program
The Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) program is for borrowers who, although eligible for the government Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), are not able to secure a permanent loan modification or cannot avoid foreclosure. HAFA provides protection and money to eligible borrowers who decide to do a Short Sale or a Deed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure.
Learn more about the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program
Second Lien Modification Program (2MP)
The Second Lien Modification Program helps homeowners with a second mortgage on their home. This applies to properties where the first mortgage was modified under the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP).
Learn more about the Second Lien Modification Program
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