The Obama Mortgage Rescue Plan Explained



by Chester Thompson


A new mortgage rescue plan was announced in February 2009 that will begin helping homeowners across America in March of the same year. Under the Obama mortgage plan the Federal Government has set aside roughly 75 billion USD to help the estimated 5,000,000 plus home owners who are struggling with their adjustable New Obama Mortgage Plan payments.

- Once the process of foreclosing a home has been started, only the courts, not New Obama Mortgage Plan lenders or banks, would have the authority to lawfully evict a homeowner.
- The only ground for home eviction would be if the homeowner has defaulted on the mortgage.

There have been new loan modification programs for those homeowners facing tough financial times. Difficulties can range from loss of jobs, losing income, unexpected or uncovered medical expenses or other debt. These new loan modification programs will help struggling homeowners with more affordable monthly mortgage payments. The new payments will be no more than 31% of their total monthly income. The homeowners must also not have any other debts that exceed 51% of their total monthly income.
President Obama and the Federal Reserve are working so that current homeowners and potential homeowners lock in a rate of 4.5%.

- Homeowners who take advantage of this plan and modify their home loan will be able to get a new monthly mortgage payment that will not exceed 31% of their monthly income. In order to reach this number, the interest rate may be reduced, the length of the loan extended, or a combination of both.
- As long as the homeowner keeps up with and pays in full and on time their new mortgage payments, for a period of 5 years the Government will reduce your mortgage amount by $1000 per year as an added bonus for a total additional savings of $5,000

Many economists feel these Federal mortgage programs are a step in the right direction and will help many people stay in their homes and help increase falling property values and give a much needed boost to the economy.




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