What is HAFA?
The Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) Program is a government-sponsored initiative led by the US Treasury Department assisting all Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP)-eligible homeowners in avoiding foreclosure, specifically through short sales or deeds-in-lieu.
First introduced November 30, 2009 in Supplemental Directive 09-092 as part of the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), HAFA assists eligible homeowners in quickly and effectively implementing short sales by providing financial incentives to lenders that work in conjunction with HAMP to assist homeowners in need. The program was introduced in part with the intent to remove the stigma from short sales and help keep communities from being destroyed through massive foreclosures.
HAFA in its current state is only applicable to conventional-type, non-Governmental Serviced Enterprises (non-GSE) mortgages and therefore does not apply to loans owned or guaranteed with Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. These organizations may have plans to release their own versions of HAFA.
If you (or someone you know) are a homeowner looking for answers, or would like to determine if you qualify for HAFA, contact me at 303-942-0648. I can help.
Sources:
• 1Making Home Affordable "HAMP Supplemental Directive 09-09" (2009):
https://www.hmpadmin.com/portal/docs/hamp_servicer/sd0909.pdf
• 2HousingWire "Treasure to Announce New Program to Avoid Foreclosure" (2009):
http://www.housingwire.com/2009/10/12/treasury-to-announce-new-program-to-avoid-foreclosure/
• 3HousingWire "Treasure to Announce New Program to Avoid Foreclosure" (2009):
http://www.housingwire.com/2009/10/12/treasury-to-announce-new-program-to-avoid-foreclosure/
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