Unexpected events can happen at any time and may have a large impact if you’re a homeowner. Mortgage relief offers assistance to homeowners in need of aid on their mortgage which can ease some financial burdens.
The American homeowner relief program was created to protect homeowners from perils such as loss of utilities, foreclosure and other risks that can put homeowners' place of dwelling in jeopardy. These perils may come about due to economic reasons, loss of employment, medical debt and more.
Relief options may include but are not limited to:
To qualify, the home you apply for must be your primary residence. State requirements may differ, however most states require proof of income at or below the median income level.
The balance of the mortgage must be below $548,250 and the amount received in your stimulus package will vary per state.
Once you’ve qualified for a mortgage stimulus, funds may be used for:
If you need mortgage relief, consider speaking with your mortgage lender to get details on your state's relief package and what’s needed for your household to qualify.
Eddie Brissett is a native of Newburyport, Massachusetts where he attended Newburyport High School. He graduated from Fitchburg State College (FSC) with both a B.S. in Business Administration and an MBA in the late 1990s. He also played basketball at FSC.
In 2004, his real estate dream began when he purchased his first property- a condo. Working primarily in financial services for nearly 15 years, he transitioned into real estate full-time in 2013. He was the Condo Board Chairman (2005-2018) of the Rich Street Condo Association. He credits his parents and mainly his mom as among the biggest influences in his life. As a licensed real estate agent in several states, he serves buyers, sellers, renters, and landlords throughout the commonwealth of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Florida.
"From an early age, I learned the value of hard work and standing by your word from my parents. These traits along with teamwork were reinforced from some tough sports coaches that I played for."
He enjoys spending his free time with family, friends, hiking, watching Boston sports teams, and is an accomplished billiards player.