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Temporary reduction or suspension of mortgage payments

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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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