We had a great experience, Marty is very easy to understand! Loan Closing March 14, 2012

Thank you very much for all your help!  We had such a great experience because Marty is very easy
to understand!  I would recommend my friends and family to Marty and appreciate
all the hard work you folks have done for us!
Dave and Michelle Hancock

9 in 10 homeowners unaware of HARP

With over 20% of mortgages underwater (owing more than their home is worth) it's surprising to think that 9 in 10 homeowners are unaware of either HARP 1.0 or the HARP 2.0 refinance programs.  Click here for details of the recent study: Most American's unaware of HARP

Those who subscribe to my Blog or Facebook Fan page (Mortgages with Marty Facebook Fan Page) are aware of the value of the upcoming HARP 2.0 program.  Click here for more details on HARP 2.0:  HARP 2.0

Additionally, with the FHA no cost streamline refinance available and now the VA Interest Rate Reduction Loan (IRRL) changes which did away with the need for a current appraisal (which is the same as the FHA streamline no cost loan refinance loan).

Whether a homeowner needs help with refinancing their underwater home with a:

• Conventional Loan (HARP 1.0 or HARP 2.0), 
• VA (IRRL), or a
• FHA (Streamline NO COST), I have 3 great refinance options available to help underwater homeowners!

HARP 2.0 Update: March 1, 2012

March 1, 2012  UPDATE on the HARP 2.0 program:  Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have named the date of March 19, 2012 when they will be rolling out their respective Automated Underwriting Systems (Fannie Mae Desktop Underwriter and Freddie Mac's Loan Prospector). 

Product guideline updates (from my 12 investors) are also expected from the middle to the end of March and that will be the time frame I can begin to take applications for the HARP 2.0 loan.  :)

I have found from my conversations with those who have contacted me that over 90% of HARP 2.0 eligible homeowners can lower their rates by more than 1% and the average current rate of those needing help is in the 5.875% to 6.5% range.  This program is going to help many homeowners who have been on the sidelines and not able to take advantage of great refinance rates available this past 3 years.   

Another noteworthy item is that over 85% of those who have called me are underwater (their homes are over 100% loan to value).  The current loan to value needs to be at least 80% loan to value to be eligible for the HARP 2.0 loan and there are NO loan to value limits (my highest loan to value to date has been 200%).

Quick Overview of HARP 2.0: The loan must be currently insured or owned by Fannie or Freddie and 2nd homes and investment properties are also eligible. If the current loan doesn't have PMI, it will not be required on the new loan, regardless of the current loan to value.  If the current loan has PMI, the new loan will be "re-insured" and will also have PMI.  2nd mortgage holders (Home equity loan or line lenders) so far to date, have agreed to subordinate (remain in 2nd position) to a new HARP 2.0 loan for those homeowners who have contacted me.

Call me with additional questions and I look forward to helping you this month!  It looks like it is finally almost here!  :)

The closing was especially quick! Loan closing on February 24, 2012

Marty, we always have a great experience with you! 

You called us so we could save money by refinancing, the closing was especially quick and you gave us excellent updates and feedback on where we were in the loan process. 

As always, everything went smoothly and we thank you again for taking care of us!

Jesse and Jessica Rowe

Closing February 24, 2012