Hey guys....I'm seeking info myself.
I went to the mediation, they went over the loan modification papers they needed for her to qualify for the HAMP. Then the mediator asked for the loss mitigation specialist (who was on the phone - the company's lawyer was in the room with us) what her other options were.
He proceeded to say if the loan mod did not qualify her for any reason she could do a repayment plan, settlement, short sale, deed in lieu of...those were all options.
Then the LAWYER spoke up and said....and she can short sale re-fi. I looked at the mediator, he looked at me, I said I had never heard of it...the mediator said he hadn't either.
The lawyer said...it's like a short sale, but you would actually be purchasing the home back for yourself. I asked if this company does that and they said yes.
Wow, something new today! One little piece of the story...she is on the mortgage and deed, but not on the note. The mediator said that in that case it doesn't affect her credit.
She's going to put together the loan mod packet (again) while I look into this short sale re-finance.
Again, it was the LAWYER that said it...and I clearly asked if they do it and they replied YES.
Hope someone that knows about this or has done it can give us some input.