HOUSING: FHA Loosens Loan Modification Rules

Homeowners can now apply for a federally backed mortgage modification program before they get behind on mortgage payments, the Federal Housing Administration announced Friday. A change in the rules will allow homeowners who experience a sudden loss of income or other financial distress to apply for a loan modification though the Housing Affordable Modification Program before they miss a payment. Previous rules only admitted homeowners who were at least 60 days behind.

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