Subprime Rate Freeze
December 6, 2007
Applies to all first lien subprime residential adjustable rate (ARM) loans that have an initial fixed rate period of 36 months or less (including "2/28s" and "3/27s" referred to below as "subprime ARM loans" that:
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were originated between January 1, 2005 & July 31, 2007;
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Are included in securitized pools;
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Have an initial interest rate reset between January 1, 2008 and July 31, 2010
Typically, service/borrow communication should begin 120 days prior to the initial reset date.
There are Guidelines, Principles and Recommendations for a Streamlined Foreclosure and Loss Avoidance Framework. Communicate with your servicer in whether you meet the FICO test and eligibility for a fast track loan modification.
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Brief from American Securitization Forum December 6, 2007