by James Robert Deal | Feb 11, 2015 | Mortgage Modification, Principal Reduction
If you got a HAMP or Making Home Affordable modification, you will be receiving an additional $5,000 principal reduction. Republicans in Congress want to put an end to HAMP and Making Home Affordable modifications. Read what Martin Andelman has to say about these...
by James Robert Deal | May 11, 2014 | Mortgage Modification
Thanks to Martin Andleman and Mandleman Matters Why Does Ocwen Want to Modify Loans? Answer: Because they profit by doing so. In case you haven’t noticed, over the last month or so there’s been an ongoing debate of sorts happening on Mandelman Matters as to...
by James Robert Deal | Dec 10, 2013 | Mortgage Modification
It is harder to get a mortgage modification on a rental property than it is on an owner occupied property. The rules are not as clear. You need a higher income to qualify for a rental modification because you have to be able to cover your home mortgage. Nevertheless,...
by James Robert Deal | Dec 10, 2013 | Mortgage Modification
HAMP continues aiding borrowers Three firms still fall short in meeting servicing goals. Thanks to Housing Wire. Kerri Ann Panchuk December 9, 2013 4:48PM Bank of AmericaCitiTreasuryHome Affordable Modification ProgramHAMPhomeownersObama AdministrationHousing...
by James Robert Deal | Nov 11, 2013 | Mortgage Modification
This is a rental property modification. Ocwen was the servicer, and the investor was Washington Mutual and now Chase. The owner quit paying for 20 months, and the balance rose to $254,000. The interest rate was already under 3.0%, because this was an adjustable rate...
by James Robert Deal | Nov 10, 2013 | Mortgage Modification, Principal Reduction
JS is a hard working taxi driver. He came to us after a financial hardship, including a divorce. Ocwen is his servicer, however, the important fact is that Wells Fargo is the investor, the owner of his mortgage. Wells Fargo gives principal reductions because it was...
