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The Obama Administration is scrambling to figure out what the correct course of action is regarding this current economic downturn. As recently as a few days ago, the president himself made a sarcastic statement regarding how his outlook on the economic situation was not accurate. There is no doubt that something needs to happen differently. Republicans and democrats differ in their opinions regarding how to go about fixing the economy. Some republicans feel that, for instance, the housing market needs to bottom out and fail before it can be rebuilt correctly, while some democrats feel as though the continual injection of money into the failing market will help stimulate the economic recovery we are seeking. Either way, President Obama has been running the Making Home Affordable Program for some time now, in an effort to help struggling home owners move into a more favorable position.

In order to qualify for this program, there are a few criteria that need to be met. For instance, certain criteria, such as having a monthly housing payment total on your primary residence that is greater than or equal to 31% of your monthly income, is analyzed in order to determine what part of the program you fit into. Also, it is recommended that you are current on your loan payments, and by current, I mean you have been no more than 30 days late on your mortgage over the last year. There are other stipulations and circumstances that alter eligibility. The good news is that the Making Home Affordable program offers several different option that can help almost anyone in some type of burdened housing situation.

After your situation is analyzed, you may qualify for a few options. The two most popular courses of actions in this program are the Home Affordable Modification Program and the Home Affordable Refinancing Program. With these two programs, you may be eligible to take advantage of lower interest rates even if you are upside down on your home. These programs are intended to help near foreclosure home owners adjust their current situation in order to avoid losing their home. The only stipulation for both programs is that the residence you are renegotiating the loan for must be your primary residence. Otherwise, you will not qualify.

There are other programs within the Making Home Affordable program that allow for assistance in other situations. For instance, if your first mortgage was modified under the Home Affordable Modification Program, you may be able to get your second modified, if you meet certain criteria. Also, if none of the programs work for you, the Making Home Affordable program offers graceful exit assistance, in which you are assisted in relocating and moving on from your home. While this is no one’s first choice, it may happen for some, and this will help ease the burden.

Anthony Flores is a real estate, mortgage, and investment consultant in Riverside, Ca, specializing in the houses for sale in Yorba Linda. Yorba Linda Homes still remain well above the curve of home prices in the united state.

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