Mortgage Modifications Approved Above Federal Income Ratio Guidelines
Retirees and others with reduced income who qualify for loan modifications under federal guidelines receive modification offers that still exceed the mandated payment-to-income ratio. A retiree earning $3,600/month was approved for a $2,000 payment despite federal guidelines capping it at 31% gross income ($1,116). This gap between guideline entitlement and actual modification terms leaves vulnerable homeowners still at foreclosure risk.
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