Real help for struggling Connecticut homeowners is now available through the new FHA streamline refinance program.

Wethersfield, CT -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/04/2012 -- Connecticut mortgage lender, Bob Hoffmann has finally announced the release of the FHA Streamline Refinance program which can really help struggling local homeowners since qualifying for this program is easier than ever.

Many homeowners have become weary after years of promises that real help was on the way which would make their mortgage payments more affordable and enable them to avoid falling into foreclosure. However, until now initiative after initiative seemed unable to provide real assistance to property owners with FHA home loans.

HARP 2.0 delivered relief for some homeowners, but only for those with mortgages backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.

Thankfully, a real effort has been made to assist Connecticut borrowers with FHA mortgages to reduce their monthly payments and take advantage of low interest rates.

This now means there are no appraisals being required to qualify so being underwater or upside down on their mortgage will not prevent homeowners from refinancing. The FHA has also announced that it is waiving the necessity for credit reports and income verification to enable more Connecticut homeowners to qualify. However, it is important to note that individual mortgage lenders all have their own underwriting guidelines which may mean some income verification is needed as well as a credit check but most will still be far more lenient than trying to get approved for any conventional home loan today.

What is really different about the new FHA Streamline refinance program is the reduction in mortgage insurance for those who had their loans endorsed on or before May 31st, 2009. Until now, recent rate increases had eliminated much of the savings for those attempting to refinance or meant they had to bring cash to closing. Now 'no-cost' refinancing is available and that coupled with lower mortgage insurance rates can equal thousands of dollars in savings.

When asked about the new FHA streamline program benefits Bob Hoffmann of Welcome Home Mortgage said "This program finally delivers really substantial savings to underwater homeowners and anyone with an FHA loan who has not refinanced in the last six months should seriously consider this option, even if turned down before".

Those interested in finding out more about the FHA Streamline Program or would like to see if they qualify can discover more details on eligibility and receive a customized rate quote by visiting http://fhastreamlinetoolkit.com.

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Connecticut homeowners who are living under negative equity may be able to use the HARP 2.0 government program to allow them to refinance at lower interest rates.

Wethersfield, CT -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/19/2012 -- More people than ever with homes in distress are able to refinance under the HARP 2.0 program. This bodes well for homeowners looking to reduce their interest rates and lower their monthly mortgage payments.

The only problem is that still many Connecticut homeowners don't know the program exists.

Connecticut mortgage originator, Bob Hoffmann educates his potential clients on the basics of this program at his Online HARP Refinance Information Center.

Hoffmann explains that the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) is a streamline refinance program created to help responsible borrowers who have continued to make their mortgage payments, but may be unable to refinance over recent years due to a decline in their home value.

In October 2011, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac along with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced modifications to the Home Affordable Refinance Program to make it easier for lenders to refinance mortgages in Connecticut.

With the changes announced to the HARP eligibility guidelines (now called HARP 2.0), more homeowners than ever are now eligible to refinance at lower interest rates.

According to Hoffmann, the relaxed stipulations of the HARP 2.0 program have already resulted in a large amount of loan modifications. Those Connecticut homeowners with high LTVs (Loan-to-Value ratios) and less than perfect credit scores have been able to successfully refinance their homes.

You May Be Eligible For A HARP Refinance If:

1) Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac owned or guaranteed your home loan.

2) Your loan was sold to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac before May 31, 2009.

3) Your mortgage is current for the last six months.

4) You owe more than your home is worth, or is there minimal equity in your home.

5) Your mortgage has not already been refinanced through HARP in the past, unless it happens to be a Fannie Mae loan that underwent a HARP refinance between March and May 2009.

6) You have no more than one late payment over the past 12 months.

7) Your loan is not an FHA, USDA or Jumbo Mortgage.

Call Bob Hoffmann at 860 761-1331 x105 or visit our HARP Refinance Center and fill out our Quick 1 Step Eligibility Form to see if you qualify for this new program.

For Answers to Your HARP Questions: http://harp2toolkit.com

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