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What is the difference between the FHA Streamline Mortgage and?

the Home Affordable Refinance? I’ve called my mortgage company (First Horizon) and no one that I speak to there can give me any information on the Home Affordable Refinance! They don’t even know what the guidelines are! Can anyone help me out here? I purchased my home in June 2008 and all of my payments have been made on time. I’m just wondering if an appraisal is needed, employment verification, certain credit score….

Hi There!

Hopefully this will help shed some light on the FHA Streamline.

The FHA Streamline is a refinance program from the Federal Housing Administration which could get you a lower rate on your FHA mortgage without an extensive qualification process. Simply put, the typical refinance process is streamlined! FHA Streamline is also known as FHA IRRRL (Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan).
In order to qualify, you must currently be in an FHA loan.

The other benefits of the FHA Streamline include…

-A lower fixed rate and payment on your FHA loan; even if you owe more than your home is worth.
-A no appraisal option.
-Minimal credit requirements.
-And limited documentation for qualification ease.

The Making Home Affordable Plan has a bit more to it. Here’s how to determine which program is right for you:

1) If you owe less on your mortgage than your home is worth…
This means that you can qualify for today’s already low mortgage rates.

The message of the plan is clear – the government wants American homeowners who currently qualify for a refinance to take advantage of historically-low low mortgage rates.

2) If you owe more on your mortgage than your home is worth…
If you owe more than your home is worth and previously couldn’t qualify for a refinance, you may qualify for the government’s new Making Home Affordable plan.

With a new, streamlined refinance program from Fannie Mae a reliable lender could refinance your mortgage to a low, fixed rate. This is really good news for nearly 5 million people who couldn’t previously refinance under traditional guidelines.

If you’re on time with your mortgage payments, but couldn’t refinance due to lack of equity, the streamlined refinance program is for you.

3) If you are struggling to make your mortgage payments and face imminent foreclosure on your home…
Under the new plan, the government is working to provide loan modifications to people who can prove and document financial hardship through job loss, change in income, significant debt or an adjusting interest rate.

This is an option for which only a small percentage of homeowners will qualify. If you believe you qualify for a loan modification under the government’s new plan, call your loan servicer (the company you make your payments to).

Otherwise, choose a knowledgeable lender who you can trust to find out if you qualify for the other programs!

Hope this helps!! And good luck!

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