TITLE

Borrowers Can't Seem to Connect with Foreclosure Prevention

AUTHOR(S)

Lew Sichelman

PUB. DATE

February 2011

SOURCE

National Mortgage News;2/28/2011, Vol. 35 Issue 22, p16

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article reports on a study according to which homeowners in Nevada who are in danger of facing foreclosure aren't aware of the state and federal programs developed for helping them. It offers information on the federal programs available for the home owners which includes, Home Affordable Refinancing Program (HARP) and the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). It reports on the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives program for owners who can no longer afford their current home.

ACCESSION #

59174323

Tags: FORECLOSURE -- United States;  MORTGAGE loans -- United States;  MORTGAGE loans -- Refinancing

 

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