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LOAN MODIFICATION PROGRAM COUNTRYWIDE (BANK OF AMERICA)

When in trouble with your mortgage payments the first avenue one should explore is Loan Modification. You can get a full package on Loan Modification at www.NoForeclosureAz.com Below is information about Countrywide Loan Modification programs. Please review and I hope you find this helpful!

Jeff Cameron


Countrywide Financial (Bank of America) Program
What is the Countrywide Financial (Bank of America) Program? The Homeownership Retention Program for Countrywide Customers Program will systematically modify troubled mortgages with up to $8.4 billion in interest rate and principle reductions for nearly 400,000 Countrywide customers nationwide.
When does it Begin? The program begins Dec. 1, 2008, and has no end date specified.


Who is eligible? Borrowers eligible for loan modifications under this program must have received a qualifying subprime mortgage or a pay-option adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) prior to Dec. 31, 2007, and the property must be a one- to four-unit owner-occupied residential property. In addition, certain other requirements are set out in the program:
 The borrower is 60 days or more delinquent, and the current loan-to-value ratio is 75 percent or greater;
 The borrower is current today but becomes 60 days or more delinquent at any time prior to June 30, 2012, and the loan-to-value ratio at the time of the modification is 75 percent or greater;
 The borrower has a subprime hybrid ARM and the borrower is current but reasonably likely to become 60 days or more delinquent as a consequence of a rate reset, and the loan-to-value ratio at the time of the modification is 75 percent or greater;
 The borrower has a pay-option ARM and the borrower is current but reasonably likely to become 60 days or more delinquent as a consequence of a rate reset or payment recast based on negative amortization, and the loan-to-value ratio at the time of the modification is 75 percent or greater.
 Modifications would be designed to achieve sustainable payments at a 34 percent debt-to-income (DTI) ratio of principal, interest, taxes and insurance.
In addition, customers may be eligible for the early payment default benefit of this program if: The customer has a Countrywide-originated first lien loan; the loan was funded on or prior to Dec. 31, 2007; the customer's primary residence is the property that secures the loan; the customer has made three or fewer payments over the life of the loan (the borrower's state may expand eligibility); and the customer has either lost his home to foreclosure or is at least 120 days in arrears on mortgage payments.
Who should I contact? Countrywide will begin its proactive outreach to eligible borrowers on Dec. 1, 2008. You can reach the Homeownership Retention Division at (800) 669-6650.
What costs do I have to pay?  Countrywide will waive late/delinquency fees for missed payments when modifying loans and will not charge modification fees to borrowers in the participating states.
 When possible, Countrywide will waive prepayment penalties in connection with any workout or refinance, whether or not the new loan is originated with Countrywide.
What options does the Homeownership Retention Program offer? Countrywide will first offer eligible borrowers an FHA refinance under the HOPE for Homeowners Program. If not eligible for that program, Countrywide will offer these specific programs based on product type.

Subprime 2-, 3- 5-, 7- and 10-Year Hybrid ARM borrowers will receive an unsolicited extension/restoration of the introductory rate for five years and an invitation to contact Countrywide for additional relief if affordability concerns persist. Borrowers who cannot afford the introductory rate will be considered on a streamlined basis for a five-year interest rate reduction to as low as 3.5 percent (based on the affordability equation) and a conversion to a fixed-rate mortgage at the end of five years.

Pay-option ARM borrowers accepting a streamlined loan modification option will have the negative amortization feature eliminated from their loan. The mortgage interest rate will be reduced to as low as 2.5 percent, and the loan will be converted into either a fixed-rate mortgage or a ten-year interest-only loan. For single property owners who currently have no equity in their homes, Countrywide will write-down the principal balance to as low as 95 percent of the current value of the property to restore an equity position.

Subprime Fixed-Rate borrowers will receive a streamlined loan modification, by reducing the mortgage interest rate to as low as 2.5 percent and converting the loan into a fixed-rate or 10-year interest only loan with affordable step rate increases and lifetime cap.

Foreclosure Relief Program: Countrywide will allocate up to $150 million nationally under a foreclosure relief program to provide relief for borrowers whose loans were originated directly by Countrywide (or through brokers) with owner-occupied properties who have either experienced a foreclosure sale or are 120 days or more delinquent as of the date of this agreement. These borrowers will be eligible for the payment if they made three or fewer payments over the life of the loan (or meet more inclusive criteria determined by each state). The funds will be allocated for each state through a pro-rata formula based on the number of eligible borrowers with a Countrywide-originated first mortgage.
How can I learn more about the program and start the application process?
The Homeownership Retention Program is not available until Dec. 1, 2008. Please visit the Countrywide Financial Web site for more information at http://my.countrywide.com/media/FinancialAssistance1.html

Contrywide Loans to be Modified

I read this article in the republic and wanted to share with everyone. If you have a Countrywide loan, call your lender and see if you can get a loan modification. You don't have to be in foreclosure of trouble to get the modification...Jeff Cameron

Countrywide loans to be modified

13,000 mortgage holders on Ariz. Eligible for program

By J. Craig Anderson
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC

Thousands of formers Countrywide Financial customers on the brink of foreclosure will be eligible for lower mortgage payments in the coming months, thanks to a settlement agreement.
Borrowers with subprime and other adjustable-rate loans will be eligible for significant loan modifications beginning in December, Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard’s office said Monday.
The deal requires Bank of America to modify the loans of struggling borrowers to make their homes.
About 13,000 Arizona mortgage holders are eligible for loan modifications under the agreement, said Susan Segal, Goddard’s public-advocacy division chief.

BofA agrees to modify Countrywide mortgages

The modifications would be based on what each borrower can afford, Segal said, and most borrowers would end up with fixed–rate loans. Some also would get a reduction in the loan’s principal, she said.
In cases where foreclosure already has occurred or cannot be prevented, Segal said the borrowers would be eligible for relocation assistance from Bank of America.
A group of attorneys general representing Arizona, Texas, Ohio, Iowa and Washington state, agreed not to pursue any legal action against the former Countrywide based on its “alleged use of deceptive practices in their mortgage lending business.”
“There is no admission of guilt.” Segal said about the agreement.
Still, it could take weeks or months for every eligible borrower to get a loan modification, she said.
Countrywide is supposed to launch the program Dec. 1 but has said it will need about 60 days to prepare.
Segal said the bank has committed to a staff of 3,200 loss mitigation specialist to provide service to all of the affected customers nationwide.
Six other states, including California, have worked out their own loan-modification deals with Countrywide, formerly the nation’s No. 1 sub-prime lender and overall largest mortgage lender, in exchange for dropping consumer-protection lawsuits.
Segal said similar deals with other subprime and “alternative” mortgage lenders should be forthcoming.

How to get help

The Arizona Attorney General’s office suggests that customers of the former Countrywide Financial open all letters pertaining to their mortgage in coming weeks for further information about loan modifications.

They can also call:

Bank of America
(Acquired Countrywide in June)
800-669-6607

Arizona Attorney General Office
602-542-5763

Arizona Foreclosure Help line
877-448-121

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Market Review and Forecast, May 2008

I am often asked, "what is going on in the market Jeff?"

First, we know the run up in home prices in early 2005, was caused by a severe imbalance in the supply and demand of homes. Supply was practically nothing and demand was at all time highs. Many buyers/investors got sub-prime loans. They had inadequate credit or income and no method of paying the payments should the market turn or their payments increase and were hoping to continue the valuation ride up.

The balance of supply and demand has been correcting since March of 2005. Supply jumped by 40% in October of 2005. I was shocked that home prices continued to increase into 2006. This market is so huge it moves like a big oil tanker being pushed by a dingy. Prices topped out in 2006 and started to slide. But inventory levels dropped from October of 2006 to Jan 1 of 2007, by 20%. We had 34,000 homes on the market at that time. Although the outlying areas took a beating, it appeared that the pricier parts of town, Scottsdale-PV-central corridor-Awatukee-Arcadia, and parts of Phoenix made it through holding their value.

As sales increased in February of 2007, the market was looking good but shaky. We reached a high of 1,268 home sales per week at that time. Then in March, I noticed an issue. Home sales were dropping and dropping fast, down to about 850 per week.

This was the "sub-prime" meltdown. We lost all the sub-prime mortgage products. This took a big bite out of demand. Home prices in Scottsdale started to weaken, but not bad. Then in August we had "Alt A" meltdown. Another mortgage product disappears and demand drops further. Hundreds of banks went out of business. The Fed came in and pumped 3/4 of a trillion dollars into the system to stop a full world financial disaster. It worked.

I have a professional real estate coach and he told me, "sell your home and rent. You will be able to buy it back for a 30% discount in a year or two," he said. I didn't want to and didn't follow his direction. He was from Florida, and at the time I thought they got hit worse than us, it won't get that bad in Scottsdale.

As we went into the off season and holidays, home prices in Scottsdale were down, but not bad. Sellers were holding their own on the prices. I was surprised. Then spring hit. It was like all the sellers from last fall said, "I thought it was the time of year, but now it is spring and no sale, OK lower the price." Prices were dropping like rocks.

This is when the short sales and foreclosures started hitting our area and hitting it hard. There is a boat load of foreclosures coming and they will continue to push our market lower. In September we foreclosed on 1,200 homes. That was the same as all of 2006. In January, 2,000 homes were foreclosed on and then in March, it was 2,500.

I listed a home in Arcadia in October. A similar home just closed escrow for $675,000. My seller insisted on starting at that number. We have now "chased the market" down. We kept lowering, but too slowly to catch the market. Finally the home sold for $500,000. I think we are going to look at that as a great number in a few months.

Back to the market. Inventory levels are coming down right now, but slowly. Sales are increasing. Last week was the highest since before the sub-prime meltdown. We have nearly 45,000 single family homes on the market and are selling around 1,250 per week. That is an 8.3 month supply of homes. Most of the new homes coming on the market are short sales and REO(bank-owned foreclosure homes). They are usually in poor condition. So, they will have to compete for the buyers with their price. The market is getting better, but prices are probably going to continue their slide until next summer or the following spring. There will be different areas of strength. We expect to see a "U" shaped bottom, versus a "V" shaped bottom.

I looked in North Scottsdale and compared the sales to see what the numbers show.

Here is what they show:

Time Period march to may 07 oct to end 07 first Q 2008 since Q1 08 to now
Time Period Ave Price Ave Square Ft Ave Price per SF

Q2 2007 ---$832,349 ---2,878 ---$289.21

Q4 2007 ---$840,026 ---2,981 ---$281.79

Q1 2008 ---$712,444 ---2,768 ---$257.39

Q2 2008 ---$591,123 ---2,625--- $225.19



Based on this area alone the market is clearly down over 20%.


I want you to imagine for a moment. Imagine you want to buy a house today. You have a ton of homes to choose from. The media is telling you not to buy today, because it will be cheaper in the near future. How are you going to act??????
Will you pay more than the last sale?
Will you care if the last sale was an REO?

What buyers are saying is: I want turn key, the best price and a good deal. They are fearful of buying now and the home dropping another 20%. I am telling my buyers to expect further declines. But I feel comfortable selling a home to a buyer with a 3 to 5 year time frame.

I expect home values to drop through the year, firm up next spring and stay flat through next year. In 2010, we should see some appreciation.

The big question is: What is today's value? (My answer is similar to that of the National Association of Realtors and was molded by the different coaching calls and my experience. I have been selling homes since 1995, over 1,000 home to date.)

Answer: Based on recent, last 60 days, sales and competition on the market, we price your home. Now we monitor showings, we should see 2 to 4 per week in this market. We are in season. If we don't get that activity, we missed the price. If we do get the activity, what are they saying? What is the feedback? If no one is interested nor saying good things about the home, like we want to buy it, then the activity is saying we are close. But we need to adjust the price again. We want to get in front of the market before it moves lower.

Call Jeff for a personalized Market Assessment for your situation. 480-502-7699

LOAN MODIFICATIONS

I blogged about loan modifications a couple of weeks ago and had many questions about it.
Let me first explain what a loan modification is. It is when the mortgage company modifies the note for a borrower. They modify the note in three different ways:
1. Lower the interest rate.
2. Extend the time until the next rate change.
3. Lower the amount secured by the note.

You may ask, "why would a bank do a loan modification?" Usually they are for people in arrears and needing assistance prior to foreclosure. Today they are being done for people to secure them in their home and remove the desire to walk away from the mortgage. Our market is creating enough bank owed property as it is and the banks want to keep more from entering the market. They can achieve that by keeping people in homes through lowering rates, extending times to rate adjustments and lowering loan balances.

I called my bank, Country Wide, and asked for a loan modification. They extended the time for adjustment on my 5/1 ARM to 60 months forward. Giving me 5 more years until the adjustment date. They also lowered my interest rate from 5.25% to 5%. My loan is a JUMBO and rates for a JUMBO are in the low 7's. I think this is AWESOME. It is saving me $100 per month in interest and took the fear of that future adjustment out of my mind.

I highly suggest you call your mortgage company and ask about a "Loan Modification."