The MHA program set new standards and has transformed the mortgage industry, the Treasury Department noted that more than 1.8 million families were helped directly through HAMP. <\/p>

From October 2013 the MHA resulted in more than 3.9 million private-sector mortgage modifications. more than 7 million Americans helped to get mortgage assistance to prevent avoidable foreclosures because of public and private efforts.<\/p>\n

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makinghomeaffordable.com is a website maintained by the MHA program they also have a hotline at 888-995-HOPE to help families learn about their options for mortgage help.<\/p>\n

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The website offers FAQs and glossaries, and advice on finding a housing counselor, applying for mortgage assistance, dealing with mortgage companies, avoiding scams, and more. <\/p>

Counselors are made available by phone to assist people to understand their options, design a plan to suit an individual situation, and prepare the application.<\/p>\n

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Homeowners who are already in a HAMP modification are given a series of resources to help them understand the terms of their modifications, get incentives for timely payments and manage their payments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t