Finally, Congressional Oversight Targets HAMP, Treasury (In Hindsight?)
For a while now I’ve been ranting and raving to everyone that will listen about the gross failure of the HAMP (Home Affordable Modification Program) program …More
Loan Modification
Mortgage Interest Deduction | proposed changes
The Mortgage Interest Deduction has been allowed by the IRS since 1894? Eliminating this has NAR and NAHB up in arms and rightfully so as it could become a fatal blow to the fragile housing market.
Housing bailout fall out – yet another failure
It must have seemed like a great plan to the president. Mortgage modifications certainly seem like the best choice to avert more foreclosures. At least to …More
Loan Modifications: Are They Working?
Some of the most lively comments I have seen are on posts about loan modifications and people are frustrated by the entire loan modification process. It …More
A Scary Thought
Today I heard a couple of frank words from a “negotiator” at a major lender that made gave me chills. I’ll get to them in a …More
Important Changes Coming to Goverment Loan Modification Program
If you haven’t already applied for a loan modification via the federal government’s Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), but plan on doing so, look out for …More
Don't wait to get help with your mortgage!
If you’re having trouble making monthly mortgage payments, you may be eligible for a permanent loan modification under the federal Making Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). …More
From Trial Modifications to Permanent Solutions – A Washingtonian’s View on the Road to Recovery
Having a staffer on the House Committee on Financial Services for a best friend and growing up here in our nation’s capital it’s almost impossible for …More
HAMP + HARP + TARP = DUD
Earlier this year, the Making Home Affordable program was unveiled to help 3.2 million struggling homeowners stay in their homes either through a loan modification or …More
