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harp: HARP 2 Guidelines for Refinances Appraisals Waived Montclair Oakland Piedmont - 11/01/11 05:12 PM

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The big news this week is HARP.
THE Home Affordable Refinance Program has been “re stringed”
HARP was designed to assist distressed borrowers who are current on their mortgages but “underwater” meaning they owe more than their home is worth.
It’s no surprise several studies identified these borrowers as being likely to strategically default on or walk away from their homes and foreclose.
While regulations won't be finalized until November 15th the changes to “Harp 2” include -
•Removing the 125 percent loan-to-value. •Waiving risk-based fees on borrowers who take shorter term mortgages and reducing those fees … (0 comments)

 

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