Editor’s note: The HARP program, designed to help homeowners who owed more than their homes were worth, expired Dec. 31, 2018. There are many good home appraisals and refinancing options for homeowners who are underwater on their mortgage.
The Home Affordable Refinance Program(H.A.R.P.) program is a federal-government program designed to help homeowners refinance at today’s low mortgages rates. And now, you can refinance your home regardless of how far its value has fallen.
If you are current on your mortgage; have a mortgage that is owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, and owe as much or more than your home is currently worth, you may be eligible for HARP refinancing. That can mean significant savings by:
- Lowering your monthly payment
- Reducing your interest rate
- Securing a fixed-rate mortgage that won’t change over time
- Building equity faster—shorter term options may be available
- Lower closing costs because an appraisal is not usually required
New Rules: You may qualify to refinance under HARP if you had been turned down
Rules have changed under HARP. Even if you have been turned down previously, you may qualify now.
HARP PSA
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