Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program Starts April 5th

In 2009, the Treasury Department introduced the HAFA program to provide a viable option for homeowners who are unable to keep their homes through the existing Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). The HAFA program takes effect on April 5, 2010-although some servicers may implement it sooner, if they meet certain requirement--and sunsets on December 31, 2012.

Home Affordable Foreclosures Alternatives Program: Overview

HAFA provides incentives in connection with a short sale or a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure (DIL) used to avoid foreclosure on a loan eligible for modification under the HAMP program. Servicers participating in HAMP are also required to comply with HAFA. A list of servicers participating in HAMP (including HAFA) is available at: www.makinghomeaffordable.com/contact_servicer.html.

For more information, click here to visit the HAFA Program page on realtor.org.