In addition to the foreclosure prevention provisions, the new law offers a one-time tax credit of up to $7,500 for first- time homebuyers.
It’s not exactly free money, rather an interest-free, 15-year loan. The homeowner would repay 1/15th of the amount to the government each year, $500 if they qualify for the full $7,500.
No single borrower […]
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First Time Home Buyers and Housing Recovery Act
August 16th, 2008 · No Comments
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Housing Recovery Act Depends on Banks to Refinance Mortgages
August 16th, 2008 · No Comments
First-time homebuyers, veterans, senior citizens and delinquent mortgage holders may benefit from the newly enacted housing bill. How well it will work may depend on regulators and your bank.
The Housing and Economic Recovery Act, intended to stem home foreclosures and spark sales, offers first-time buyers a tax credit of up to $7,500. It also extends […]
Tags: Avoiding Foreclosure · Mortgage Legislation
Bush signs housing bill to provide mortgage relief
July 30th, 2008 · No Comments
President Bush on Wednesday signed a massive housing bill intended to provide mortgage relief for 400,000 struggling homeowners and stabilize financial markets.
Bush signed the bill without any fanfare or signing ceremony, affixing his signature to the measure he once threatened to veto, in the Oval Office in the early morning hours. He was surrounded by […]