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Hello All - Below you'll find Q&A from President Obama's blog
Questions and Answers for Borrowers about the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan Borrowers Who Are Current on Their Mortgage Are Asking: What help is available for borrowers who stay current on their mortgage payments but have seen their homes decrease in value? Under the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan, eligible borrowers who stay current on their mortgages but have been unable to refinance to lower their interest rates because their homes have decreased in value, may now have the opportunity to refinance into a 30 or 15 year, fixed rate loan.   Through the program, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will allow the refinancing of mortgage loans that they hold in their portfolios or that they placed in mortgage backed securities. I owe more than my property is worth, do I still qualify to refinance under the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan? Eligible loans will now include those where the new first mortgage (including any refinancing costs) will not exceed 105% of the current market value of the property.   For example, if your property is worth $200,000 but you owe $210,000 or less you may qualify.  The current value of your property will be determined after you apply to refinance. ... more

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