The military's Homeowner Assistance Program is getting speedier all the time! I just had another HAP contract approved, this time for a Crestview Florida home sale in the Redstone subdivision. The sellers were PCSing from Eglin Air Force Base more than 50 miles away. They purchased their home prior to July 2006, their property value had declined at least 10% and they met other HAP requirements. Primarily, they owed more on their mortgage than the property was worth.

That's where HAP comes in to help our military service members. HAP will pay the mortgage shortfall at closing to assist the service member relocate to a new base.

For this Crestview Florida HAP sale, the airman sent in a complete application along with the real estate contract and market analysis which I provided. HAP approved the sale in about four weeks.

Here are some quick hints for Eglin Air Force Base or Hurlburt Field HAP sellers:

HAP will normally contribute 3% of the purchase price for closing costs on conventional sales.

HAP will pay the Realtor fee.

You must keep your mortgage current, pay any liens, judgments and prorated property taxes.

To speed your approval process, always send in a complete application, and hire an experienced HAP real estate agent.

It's Wendy!

Wendy Rulnick, Broker, Rulnick Realty, Inc.

Call toll-free 1-877-ITS-WNDY (1-877-487-9639) or local 850-650-7883 ext 204

Email Wendy: itswendy@rulnickrealty.com

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  • Mike, The homeowner MUST find the buyer and enter into a contract contingent on HAP approval. If HAP finds the offer amount (and closing costs) acceptable, and finds the servicemember is qualified, they arrange a double closing, similar to a corporate relocation. HAP will then buy the home from the servicemember, but immediately close with the buyer that was found by the servicemember. This can be done at two different title agencies. HAP does not outright buy a home and put it into their inventory. I hope that answers your question.
  • Wendy, does HAP at any time buy the home from seller directly? I have a client who is telling me that when he enrolled in the HAP program. It was always my understanding that they paid the difference between the amount of the accepted offer and the amount of the lien. I did not think that at any time they would buy the home outright. Your comments?
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