Homeowner's Guide to HARP

It appears that more homeowners with little-to-no-equity are gaining an interest in refinancing.  More importantly, they’re gaining confidence that there is an option.  This is good news as it appears the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) is gaining both momentum and attention.

This seems like the right time to give homeowners an extensive guide to HARP, including [...]

High Cost County Loan Limits to Extend Through 2010

The temporary high-balance loan limits for Conforming GSE (Government Sponsored Entities) and FHA loans have been extended through 2010.

This means the current loan limits set to expire this year will continue through next year.  This will help keep the real estate market on track for recovery.  According to a related blog on Zillow, the [...]

Another flaw with the HARP program

I received some information today that I found very disheartening.  The HARP (Home Affordable Refinance Program) is a program designed to help homeowners either modify the terms of their loan or refinance with new programs designed to help homeowners who have good credit and payment but lack the equity needed for a traditional refinance.