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Getting a Mortgage Loan Modification Under Obama’s Federal Plan Guidelines – A How to Guide
Homeowners just like you might be able to get a mortgage loan modification under Obama’s federal plan. Most banks and lenders are ready and willing to process all applications for this program, the beauty of which is its aggressive nature when it comes to loan negotiations and powerful incentives to motivate the lender to approve applications. Know all there is to know about this plan before you start calling or writing your bank so you will maximize your chances of approval.
$75 billion has been put aside for this program, an amount that will hopefully help almost 5 million homeowners in the United States. This article lists some important and helpful tips that will increase your chances of getting approved for a lower monthly mortgage payment.
This new plan was created for the purpose of qualifying as many homeowners as possible. The guidelines for approval are very clear-cut. The secret is preparing properly so your application is considered and possibly approved. Here are the basic qualifications:
* You must have negotiated your mortgage before 2009
* You loan must be for $729,750 or less (some plans have a higher limit)
* You must live in your home
* Your monthly payments must be over 31% of your income (including all taxes, insurance or dues)
* This must be your first mortgage
If you meet these requirements, you have a very good chance of being approved under Obama’s new loan modification plan. Lending institutions are not required to participate in this program, but most are. There is a very high incentive payment for each loan modification that is approved. Homeowners who make their payments on time will get a $1,000/year payment, applied directly to their mortgage principal, for up to five years.
Interested homeowners must complete an application and prove their income. A financial hardship letter is also a required part of the package as is a statement of all your current expenses. How you fill out your application has a lot of influence in getting a modification. It is vital you complete it well so work carefully, slowly, asking questions if needed and be very thorough.
Qualifying homeowners will have their new mortgage payments reduced to just 31% of their income. The interest rate may be reduced to as little as 2% and the term of the loan can be extended to 40 years. Some principal might be deferred.
The federal terms are one of the most aggressive mortgage loan modification options for homeowners today. These terms were created to give homeowners a manageable monthly payment during this time of economic crisis. If you want to apply for this plan, you need to complete your loan modification applications correctly. To improve your plans of being approved, read the forms carefully, ask questions of you need to know something not matter how small. This is a second chance for homeowners who are trying to avoid foreclosure. Being well prepared can make the difference between approval or rejection.
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Does the Bank of America Neighborhood Champions Mortgage still exist?
Hello. I’ve been trying for the past six months to buy a house. I was prequalified through FHA for a set amount. Now, supposedly guidelines for FHA are changing Jan. 1st. They are a lot more picky and now I prequal for 50,000 less. So FHA is no longer an option.
I’m a teacher so my income does not increase drastically year to year, so unless miracles begin to happen, I will be stuck in this predicament indefinately alll mortgages companies ease up. My front end debt to income ratio is entirely out of whack because my income will always be low in comparison to what I’m looking to buy.
My questions is, I know that Bank of America used to do a program called Neighborhood Champions for teachers, police officers, firefighters and other emergency personnel. While I can find a lot of info on this online, it is all out of date and I’m not sure whether the program still exists. Can anyone let me know what they know about this program right now, in 2009? It would save me a call….
Sorry I don’t know about the Bank of America program personally, but I wanted to suggest that you ask your realtor, because lots of banks offer different types of programs for money down or certain rates depending on where you live. They are typically the first ones to know, especially if they have a ‘friend’ that they are willing to refer you too. I know where I am (in PA) Citizens bank was running a promo when I was looking to buy – it was a credit for a few grand paid by them if you went with them for financing.
I would ask them first since it really depends on where you are looking to buy. Even if you find the answer you are looking for here they may be able to recommend something that may benefit you more.
Good luck!
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