U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson Jr., in his press release, said that 1.2 million
of the 1.8 million homeowners with subprime Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARM) are
may be prime candidates for consideration for affordable refinanced or modified
mortgages. The figures are from Hope Now, a consumer help group of loan
services, lender trade associations and bad credit counseling practitioners.
The question of how many homeowners could benefit is on this plan put forward by
the Bush administration. It offers a framework to help preserve struggling
homeowners by preventing foreclosure. If the actual number turns out to be out of
reach, the objectives may not be achieved through this approach.
How is value
determined? Of the
many lenders who
have foreclosure
bailout plans there is
always the question of
value. Do the lenders
consider a house at its
full market value or is
their another market
rate approach? Their
estimated value is
likely near 80% of the
market price as in a
typical fannie mae or
freddie mac loan
modifications.
The big questions. In this economy are things going to turn around soon?
When will the economy improve? What about the foreclosure rescue plan for
struggling homeowners? These are all valid yet difficult questions to answer. Right
now a combination of strict lending standards, decrease in home values and the
poor economy are hindering any improvements for homeowners.
This may be a good sign for homeowners for it is widely believed the market values
are perceived at the 'true' market value rather than the 'distressed' prices typical after
a foreclosure sale. While in many cases a foreclosure bailout loan is better than
losing a home, it is still something to be carefully considered. The terms of these
types of bailout loans can vary and may or may not be ideal for the typical consumer.
All these what if scenarios are baffling even the experts. One thing that cannot be
disputed is the prime opportunity for the rent to own home buyer. The government is
responding to the hue in cry of the public to do something for the millions of
homeowners who have houses on the market yet cannot find approved buyers.
Home Prices Come Down. The rent to own buyer is clearly the beneficiary,
though at an unfortunate consequence to the banks who in order to keep their doors
open appear ready to take loan modifications and foreclosure remediation plans to
the next level. Foreclosure modification plans are big business. Problem is there
are many out there ready to take your money and leave you wondering what to do.
Tenants have excellent rights. There have been many excellent stories on the
leading foreclosure bailout plans. Know your rights as a tenant and score big.
Are There Foreclosure Programs for the Average Person?
The answer is Yes. A word of caution - with the talk of $700 billion bailouts of
government foreclosure plans it is rapidly becoming a big business. Like everything
in life when it comes to free money there are legitimate companies -those who
provide the tools you need, and there are shady operations that want to take your
money.
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