harp: HARP 2.0 helping more homeowners STAY PUT! - 02/23/12 05:02 AM
Imagine the average home owner in your neighborhood having an extra $300 in their pocket every month after a successful refinance? What do you think that new found cash flow might mean to your local economy? Would they stay in their home and invest in necessities and just maybe have something left over at the end of the month? Might they start going to dinners out and movies again? Might they look around at the amazing low real estate bargains and consider re-investing at the bottom?
Well that is precisely what HARP 2.0 offers*. President Obama's recent promise of 'lower interest rates for American Homeowners' sent … (0 comments)

harp: HARPing about HAMP! - 03/06/10 06:47 AM
IS THIS GOOD NEWS? H.A.R.P., The Home Affordable Refinance Program and H.A.M.P., the Home Affordable Modification Program are working hard to earn trust from distressed homeowners. Or so they say. Fortunately, the Stimulus funds for HARP will be extended at least until June 2011. HAMP has been working a bit harder for people with underwater homes -- that is if you owe more than your home is worth up to 25% negative value or 125% LTV.Define underwater: You see, if you owe more than your home is worth, your lender takes a rather dim view of the risk factors for your likely … (4 comments)