Homeonwers are now starting to ask questions regarding the government’s Making Home Affordable program. This program is designed to allow eligible borrowers to refinance their high-interest mortagages for better terms.

One of the first things to do, according to mortgage advisors is to check with lenders if it is possible to modify an existing mortgage if that home loan’s interest rate is higher than current market rates.

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Those mortgage holders with home equity loans who are up to date with their mortgage payments but whose homes have lost value now have a chance to refinance their loans under this new government program. They now have a choice between having their current mortgage modified or have it refinanced under the Making Home Affordable Program. People with a bad credit mortgage have to find other options.

Under a modification scheme, the homeowner is required to transact with the holder of their mortgage. While lenders are not required to participate in this program, incentives are being offered by the program for them to participate. Participants have a best-effort agreement to deal with homeowners looking for a mortgage refinance.

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The modification program expires on December 31, 2012 while the mortagage refinancing program expires on June 10, 2010.

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