If you are struggling to make your mortgage payments or can’t take advantage of lower interest rates because your home has dropped in value, you may be eligible for the Making Home Affordable Program, which is intended to help responsible homeowners and strengthen the housing market. The program has two key components:
Home Affordable Refinance
Many homeowners pay their mortgages on time but are not able to refinance to take advantage of today's lower mortgage rates, perhaps due to a decrease in the value of their home. The Home Affordable Refinance may help borrowers, whose loans are held by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, refinance into a more affordable mortgage.