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Government Plan Will Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure
Homeowners across the United States who are undergoing financial hardship could avoid foreclosure under a plan announced on Nov. 30 by the U.S. Treasury Department. Under the plan, which is in effect as of April 2010, millions of at-risk homeowners could be free of mortgage debt without going through foreclosure, and given $3,000 for relocation. |
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Treasury Streamlines, Simplifies Short Sale Process
Here are details of the U.S. Treasury's plan, announced Nov. 30, to help millions of homeowners avoid foreclosure.
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Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Announce HAFA Short Sale Guidelines
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have issued guidelines to facilitate Short Sales for homeowners who are at risk of foreclosure. Together, the two corporations own or guarantee more than three-quarters of U.S. home mortgages.
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Questions and Answers About the Simplified Short Sale Process
Here's a detailed question-and-answer feature on the U.S. Treasury Department's plan to simplify the Short Sale process, with an explanation of why Short Sales are better than foreclosures for homeowners, lenders and communities. |
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Alternatives to Foreclosure
Here's what to do - and what not to do - if you may be facing foreclosure. In a question-and-answer format, a mortgage expert discusses several alternatives to losing your home. |
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Buying Foreclosure
It's no surprise that buyers are looking for a bargain - but now, even more people are showing interest in the growing foreclosure market. |
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New Programs May Help You Avoid Foreclosure
Struggling homeowners have new options that may prevent them from going through foreclosures. Mortgage modifications now can include second mortgages - not just first mortgages - and cash incentives are sweetening short sale deals. |
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Tips to Prevent Foreclosure
View some tips on how you can help prevent foreclosure.
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