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Wow! New Housing Guidelines announced yesterday by the Obama Administration....

Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program (HAFA)

Wow! New Housing Guidelines announced yesterday by the Obama Administration....
--Allows borrowers to receive pre-approved short sale terms before they list the property
-Prohibits servicers from requiring a reduction in commission (up to a certain percent)
-Requires borrowers to be fully released from future liability for the 1st mtg debt
-Provided financial incentives: 1,500 for borrower relocation assistance, 1,000 for servicers to cover admin and processing costs, and $1,000 for investors.
Program does not take effect until 4/5/10 but servicers may implement it before then if they meet certain requirements. Program expires 12/31/12
What do you think about them apples?...

Posted Tuesday Dec 01