Are there incentives under the plan for use of short sales and deeds in lieu of foreclosure?
One of the important components of the Making Home Affordable program is community stabilization. Short sales and deeds in lieu of foreclosure are options that minimize the impact of vacant and abandoned properties on communities. Participating servicers will be eligible for an incentive of $500 and can make reimbursable payments up to $1000 to extinguish other liens, Borrowers are eligible for a payment of $1500 in relocation expenses in order to effectuate short sales and deeds-in-lieu of foreclosure.
