HUD announced a change in the way it handles property that has changed ownership in the last 90 days. In an attempt to prevent people from “flipping” property (which is FRAUDULENT), HUD required a 90 day “cooling off” period before property could change hands.
This meant that if an Investor purchased property on January 1 at the Courthouse, had contractors in, did the work that was needed – they couldn’t sell it to a new buyer until the end of March.
Effective February 1, 2010 (and lasting for 12 months there after) HUD is making a change!
In an effort to stabilize home values and improve conditions in communities where foreclosure activity is high, HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced a temporary policy that will expand access to FHA mortgage insurance and allow for the quick resale of foreclosed properties. The announcement is part of the Obama administration commitment to addressing foreclosure. Just yesterday, Secretary Donovan announced $2 billion in Neighborhood Stabilization Program grants to local communities and nonprofit housing developers to combat the effects of vacant and abandoned homes.
“As a result of the tightened credit market, FHA-insured mortgage financing is often the only means of financing available to potential homebuyers,” said Donovan. “FHA has an unprecedented opportunity to fulfill its mission by helping many homebuyers find affordable housing while contributing to neighborhood stabilization.”
To read more about their policy – click here!
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