The Flex Modification program helps homeowners experiencing financial hardship to extend their loan term and reduce principal and interest payments. The program can reduce payments by up to 20 percent ...

A mortgage modification can help you get better terms on your home loan if you’re struggling to make payments. The Flex Modification program is designed to help homeowners who have mortgages that are ...

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on Wednesday announced an update to one of their loss-mitigation solutions known as Flex Modification. The government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) are now targeting a 20% ...

Adjustments to the home retention program will take effect in December The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) yesterday announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will enhance their Flex ...

If you’re struggling to make your monthly mortgage payment, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have a new loan modification program so your home stays out of foreclosure — and you stay put. The program, ...

Prior to the 2007 crisis, custom mortgage loan modifications were offered in certain cases, but they were left to the discretion of the loan servicer. Some have characterized this period as the “Wild ...

If you’re unable to keep up with your mortgage payments and find yourself stumbling down the path to foreclosure, you know how nerve-wracking it can be. Fortunately, it is possible to get some relief ...

HAMP will be replaced by a new federal assistance program called Flex Modification in 2017 The Obama Administration's Home Affordable Mortgage Program, or HAMP, will be replaced by a new federal ...

If you’re struggling to pay your mortgage, the conventional wisdom has long been to consider refinancing. Doing so has often meant a change in loan terms that can reduce monthly payments. However, ...

This article was first published on NerdWallet.com. If you’re struggling to make your monthly mortgage payment, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have a new loan modification program so your home stays out ...

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