HARP Category
Shadow Inventory…What Is it?? Part 1 of 3
May 25th, 2010 categories: Foreclosures, HARP, Knoxville Short Sales, Market Trends, Sellers
Will The Shadow Inventory Help The Real Estate Market In Knoxville??
Will It Increase Short Sales In Knoxville??
The real estate market in Knoxville seem to be improving somewhat?? But there is something out there that could increase Knoxville Loan Modifications as well as the number of Knoxville Short Sales. It is what is known as the “Shadow Inventory”? What is it? How will effect the Knoxville real estate market and markets around the country. Will there be more short sales in Knoxville and around the country. These are the things we will explore in this 3 part series.
In recent months, aspects of the real estate market have seem to have stabilized. Homes sales and prices have been increasing, partially to be credited to the First Time Home Buyer’s Tax Credit that ended on April 30, 2010.
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HAFA.. Will It Help Knoxville Home Owners Facing Foreclosure??
April 28th, 2010 categories: HARP, Knoxville Short Sales, Market Trends, Mortgage Guidelines, Sellers
If You Are A Knoxville Homeowner Facing Foreclosure…HAFA May Help You.
HAFA was introduced to simplify and streamline the short sale process. HAFA accomplishes this in the following ways:
- Compliments HAMP by providing viable alternatives for borrowers who are HAMP-eligible
- Uses standard processes, documents and timeframes
- Provides financial incentives to borrowers, servicers and investors
- Requires that borrowers be fully released from future liability for the debt
- Utilizes borrower financial and hardship information collected in conjunction with HAMP, eliminating the need for additional eligibility analysis
- Allows the borrower to receive pre-approved short sale terms prior to the property listing
- Prohibits the servicer from requiring, as a condition of approving the short sale, a reduction in the real estate commission agreed upon in the listing agreement1
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How To Refinance Knoxville Home Mortgage When Your Home Is Underwater
March 12th, 2010 categories: General, HARP, Knoxville Short Sales, Market Trends, Mortgage Rates, Sellers
Are You Upside Down On Your Knoxville Mortgage and Need Some Help??
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has extended the government’s Home Affordable Refinance Program by 12 months.
HARP’s new end date is June 30, 2011.
Originally known as Making Home Affordable, HARP aims to help Knoxville Tennessee homeowners refinance their mortgage who may otherwise be ineligible because of falling home values.
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