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HARP extended 2 more years

Written by Federal Title on 2013-04-16.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced earlier this month that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would extend the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) through December 31, 2015 earlier this month. The HARP Program was originally...

New simplified loan modification initiative announced to help troubled homeowners avoid foreclosure

Written by Federal Title on 2013-03-27.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will offer a new loan modification initiative designed to help troubled borrowers avoid foreclosure and remain in their homes, according to an announcement today from the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Consequently...

Popular $5,000 DC Homebuyer Tax Credit for first-time buyers not renewed for 2012 tax year

Written by Federal Title on 2013-01-08.

This credit no longer exists however you can find the LATEST information here on DC’s Newly Enacted First-Time Homebuyers Recordation Tax Reduction program. Del. Norton working to re-instate tax credit that has existed since 1997 First-time...

Maximum VA loan county limits for 2013 released

Written by Federal Title on 2013-01-02.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Loan Guaranty Program recently published county “limits” to be used for VA Loans effective January 1, 2013. Please note, these limits do not reflect a maximum amount that an eligible veteran is permitted...

Marketing services agreement: A kickback by another name

Written by Todd Ewing on 2012-11-28.

While Affiliated Business Arrangements (also known as a The Legal Kickback) between settlement companies and real estate brokers have been much discussed and criticized over the years as anti-consumer, they continue to permeate the market. Here...

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HARP extended 2 more years

New simplified loan modification initiative announced to help troubled homeowners avoid foreclosure

Popular $5,000 DC Homebuyer Tax Credit for first-time buyers not renewed for 2012 tax year

Maximum VA loan county limits for 2013 released

Marketing services agreement: A kickback by another name

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