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What is the Affordable Home Modification Program (HAMP) Team Thayer #realestate #foreclosure #realestateinvestor #oregon

What is HAMP?

HAMP is designed specifically to help homeowners impacted by financial hardship. The goal of a HAMP modification is to reduce your monthly mortgage payment to 31% of your gross (pre-tax) monthly income. If eligible, the modification permanently changes the original terms of your mortgage.
A modification may be an option if:
  • You are ineligible to refinance
  • You are facing a long-term hardship
  • You are behind on your mortgage payments or likely to fall behind soon
  • Your loan was originated on or before January 1, 2009 (i.e., the date you closed your loan)
  • Your loan is owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac –or is serviced by a participating mortgage company—if you’re not sure, click the links to check—start by using the Fannie Mae Loan Lookup tool
For additional information on HAMP eligibility and requirements, go to makinghomeaffordable.gov

What are the benefits?

  • Resolve your delinquency status with your mortgage company immediately
  • May reduce your monthly mortgage payments to a more affordable amount
  • Change the original terms of your mortgage permanently, giving you a new start
  • Less damaging to your credit score than a foreclosure
  • Stay in your home and avoid foreclosure
  • May be eligible for on time payment incentives

How does it work?

HAMP involves one or more of the following:
  • Changing the mortgage loan type (e.g., changing an Adjustable Rate Mortgage to a Fixed-Rate Mortgage)
  • Extending the term of the mortgage (e.g., from a 30-year term to a 40-year term)
  • Reducing the interest rate either temporarily or permanently
  • Adding any past-due amounts, such as interest and escrow, to the unpaid principal balance, which is then re-amortized over a new term

Next steps

Step 1
Gather your financial information—Make sure you have your basic financial and loan information on hand when you call your mortgage company. You’ll need:
  • your mortgage statements, including information on a second mortgage (if applicable);
  • your other monthly debt payments (e.g., car or student loans, credit card payments); and
  • your income details (paystubs and income tax returns).
Step 2
Explain your current situation—Be ready to outline your current hardship and explain why you are having trouble making your mortgage payment and if this is a short-term or long-term problem. Your mortgage company will need to understand the reasons why you are having difficulty in order to find the right solution for you.
Step 3Contact your mortgage company or the Fannie Mae Mortgage Help Network—Tell them you are interested in a Modification and you want to see if you qualify for HAMP.


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