Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP)

GPTKB entity

Properties (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf government program
gptkbp:aimsTo help homeowners refinance their mortgages
gptkbp:associated_with lower foreclosure rates
gptkbp:benefits lower interest rates
gptkbp:expansion multiple times
gptkbp:expirationDate December 31, 2018
gptkbp:financial_aid private_mortgage_insurance_(PMI)
gptkbp:hasDepartment certain loan-to-value ratios
gptkbp:hasPrograms provides financial relief
encourages homeownership
supports sustainable homeownership
aims to prevent foreclosures
encourages responsible lending practices
help reduce overall debt
helps stabilize neighborhoods.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP)
gptkbp:initiatives supports economic recovery
gptkbp:introduced 2009
gptkbp:is_a a refinancing option
gptkbp:is_a_tool_for financial recovery for homeowners
gptkbp:is_aimed_at homeowners regain equity
reducing monthly payments for homeowners
gptkbp:is_available_in investment properties
primary residences
fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgages
gptkbp:is_designed_to lower monthly mortgage payments
stabilize the housing market
borrowers with little or no equity
borrowers facing financial hardship
borrowers who owe more than their homes are worth
homeowner financial stability
gptkbp:is_featured_in HAMP (Home Affordable Modification Program)
gptkbp:is_part_of Making Home Affordable initiative
revitalize the housing market
the_U.S._government's_housing_policy
gptkbp:is_used_in first-time homebuyers
millions of homeowners
gptkbp:issuedBy gptkb:Federal_Housing_Finance_Agency_(FHFA)
gptkbp:leads increased home affordability
gptkbp:matchType on-time mortgage payments
gptkbp:provides access to refinancing options
gptkbp:requires income and employment
loan_to_be_owned_by_Fannie_Mae_or_Freddie_Mac
gptkbp:targetAudience underwater homeowners
gptkbp:was_a_response_to 2008 financial crisis
the housing market collapse
gptkbp:works reduce monthly mortgage payments