Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP)

What’s really behind the fall in mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures?

by Jeffery Marino | Feb 27, 2014 | Real Estate | 1

Behind the truly encouraging mortgage delinquency figures lurks a few problems.

HARP 2.0 increases refinances

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jun 15, 2012 | Real Estate | 1

The revamped version of the Home Affordable Refinance Program (known as HARP 2.0) is up and running, nearly doubling the number of refinances it made the first quarter of 2012 –180,000 nationwide – compared to 93,000 in the...

Survey time! Compare your personal experience with Big Bank claims

by Carrie B. Reyes | May 23, 2012 | Feature Articles, Market Watch, Real Estate | 2

This article analyzes the recent Federal Reserve survey of Big Banks and allows readers to share their own experiences with lenders.

Put away your put-backs, Frannie

by Carrie B. Reyes | May 22, 2012 | Real Estate | 2

Originating a home loan imposes a degree of risk on the lender, the stakes of which are made all...

Critics demand fewer HARP 2.0 restrictions

by Carrie B. Reyes | May 8, 2012 | Reader Polls, Real Estate | 5

Do you personally know any borrowers who received a HARP 2.0 refinance? No (85%, 79 Votes) Yes...

HARP strikes back, but will lenders conform?

by Carrie B. Reyes | Apr 3, 2012 | Real Estate | 2

How many of your clients seeking to refinance will qualify for HARP 2.0? 10% or less (81%, 59...

HARP 2.0: bringing band-aids to a war zone

by Jeffery Marino | Nov 7, 2011 | Feature Articles, Finance, Interest Rates, Real Estate | 0

This article examines the recent revisions made to the Administration’s Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) and analyzes its actual effect on the real estate market.