If you are having trouble making your mortgage payment, we wanted to let you know about some resources that might be helpful for you. These are all available through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development website, www.HUD.gov. The counselors can help you evaluate which options will be best for you. Links: Foreclosure...
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CNN/Money indicates that the government loan modification program has been changed to allow home owners whose loans are for up to 125% of their homes current value to participate. Previously it had been at 105% which was a significant limitation to participation particularly in the Phoenix area. For more information – Obama widens mortgage...
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Channel 8, PBS, will be airing a show, Ask a Mortgage Expert, on Wednesday, June 17 at 7:30pm. It will include a panel of experts to offer advice to Arizonans facing mortgage crisis. There will also be a phone bank available with nonprofit mortgage counselors and housing experts that you can call to ask...
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If you are having trouble paying your mortgage, the first person you should talk with is your current lender. See if you can negotiate some type of loan modification so that you can keep your house and have affordable payments. Listed below are two numbers that you can call for free to discuss your...
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There was an article in Wednesday’s AZ Republic about steps the IRS is taking to help homeowners who are attempting to refinance or obtain a loan modification but have a federal tax lien on their home. If this applies to you, you’ll want to read the article. Just click on the link below. AZ...
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We just received the following information from the Arizona Department of Real Estate and thought we should share it for those of you who need help or know someone who needs some assistance. Mortgage Trouble? Toll-Free hotline 1-877-448-1211 available to provide you with referrals to Arizona organizations participating in the National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling...
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If you have started having trouble making your house payments or anticipate having trouble in the near future, you may want to ask for some advice or help. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development has a listing by state of approved housing counselors on their website. HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agencies for...
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