In
July 2011, the obama administration announced adjustments to Federal
Housing Administration (FHA) requirements that will require servicers to
extend the forbearance period for unemployed homeowners to 12 months.
Which means unemployed home owners can get more relief. The plan
basically provides a temporary reduction or suspension of mortgage
payments for at least twelve months while you seek re-employment.
These
adjustments will provide much needed assistance for unemployed
homeowners trying to stay in their homes while seeking re-employment.
These changes are intended to set a standard for the mortgage industry
to provide more robust assistance to unemployed homeowners in the
economic downturn. However, this plan is not a permanent mortgage reduction plan. It's specifically for people who are unemployed.
Since most unemployees have been out of work for more than one year. It's a temporary solution. Also since the housing market is staying low many home owners are still facing the challenge of refinancing and selling. Source: Hud.gov
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