Have you been wondering if you are eligible for Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) Program? Below is some information that will help you understand HAFA and if it is for you. Information was found on http://www.cdpe.com/home.

Who is Eligible for HAFA?

Most homeowners in facing financial hardship are eligible. As a rule, if a homeowner is eligible for HAMP but cannot pay the mortgage, then he or she is eligible for an assisted short sale through HAFA. However, loans owned or guaranteed through Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac do not qualify. Servicers must consider possible HAMP eligible borrowers for HAFA within 30 calendar days if the borrower has one or more of the following criteria:

• Does not qualify for a HAMP Trial Period Plan
• Does not successfully complete a HAMP Trial Period Plan
• Is delinquent on a HAMP modification by missing at least two consecutive payments
• Requests a short sale or deed-in-lieu

For a loan to qualify, it must meet the following criteria:

• The property is the borrower's principal residence
• The mortgage loan is a first lien mortgage originated on or before January 1, 2009
• The mortgage is delinquent or default is reasonably foreseeable
• The current unpaid principal balance is equal to or less than $729,750
• The borrower's total monthly mortgage payment (as defined in Supplemental Directive 09-015) exceeds 31 percent of the borrower's gross income
• The mortgage is not owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac

If you have any questions please visit http://www.cdpe.com/home or call Steve Bond @ 801.400.6580