Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan (HASP).

The Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan (HASP) was announced by the Obama administration on February 18, 2009. The plan is designed to help up to 7 to 9 million homeowners who are struggling to make their mortgage payments, but who may not qualify for traditional refinancing because their home values have declined. Under HASP, eligible … Read more

Break Fee Definition.

A break fee is a charge assessed by a lender to a borrower for prepaying a loan or terminating a loan agreement early. The break fee compensates the lender for lost interest payments and other costs associated with the early termination of the loan. Break fees are typically stated as a percentage of the loan … Read more