Who Owns My Loan?

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Most home owners would not necessarily know who “owns” their mortgage loan. Home owners receive their monthly statements, and make their monthly payments, to their mortgage company (or mortgage servicer). This is usually not the company that provided the funds originally to make the loan.
Typically, the mortgage company providing the statements and accepting the payments is only providing the service of billing, statements, customer service, etc. The company that provided the funds originally is called the “investor”, of which, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are the two largest investors in the country. Both companies have setup a self service web portal for consumers to determine whether or not that company is the investor on a particular home loan. The links to those services are below.

Please note: Even if your loan is owned by either company, you will still need to find a participating lender to fully determine your eligibility for the program. To find a participating lender, simply complete the 4 step form to the right.

Click to see if Fannie Mae owns your loan.

Fannie Mae

Click to see if Freddie Mac owns your loan.

Freddie Mac

Fannie Mae Products

  • Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Plans
  • Fixed-Rate Mortgages
  • High-Balance Feature
  • Interest-Only
  • Balloon/Reset Mortgages
  • Many More….

Freddie Mac Products

  • Relief Refinance Mortgage
  • Home Possible Mortgages
  • Fixed-Rate Mortgages
  • Adjustable-rate Mortgages
  • Balloon/Reset Mortgages
  • Many More….

Comments (69)

  • mike
    May 11, 2012 at 3:26 pm |

    my home is valued at about 85k I owe about 18k at 9% fixed I would like to refinance at todays interest rates I have not ever been late or missed a payment any sugestions would be greatly appreciated Thank Youi

  • Jeremy
    May 10, 2012 at 3:06 am |

    I am wondering if someone can help me figure out if there is something I can do to lower my payments. It looks like I qualify for the Harp 2.0. The problem is I took an 80/20 loan (bcause of course prices will only go up right? and so I can always refinance later..don’t sweat the balloon payment on the 20). Needless to say, prices didn’t go up. I have 5 years and my 20% is do in full unless I can do something. Both loans are backed by Fannie Mae from what I can tell. Bought the house for 285. Still owe about 260… worth about 240. Anyone who has any advise would be greatly appreciated. Even if I could refinance the first to bring the payment down enough I could pay the difference toward the 2nd to try to have it paid off w/in 5 years that would be great. Thanks in advance!

  • Jill
    May 9, 2012 at 8:51 pm |

    I had a World Savings Pic a Pay mortgage. It has been sold to Wachovia/Wells. I was part of the class action suit and was told there would be a program for me to get modified. I checked Fannie and Freddie sites and I don’t come up. I am at 5.5% and have a HELOC 2nd. Been late in the last 12. Any advice? Thanks

  • christa wagner
    May 9, 2012 at 6:36 am |

    We have our home in Ohio. It is with Fannie with PMI. We owe $253,500. Had 2 appraisals done within a month of each other. 1 for $250,000 and the other for $225,000. Trying to do a HARP but our current lender is not licensed in the state of Ohio to do this. We were told that the company that has our PMI is not working with anyone but current lender. Is there anything we can do? We have never been late on a payment but just want a better interest rate since we purchased before the big bust.

  • Mai
    May 2, 2012 at 1:38 pm |

    Hello….my situation is follow
    The home loan is not with Mae or Mac?? at a fix interest rate at about 6.8%. the balance is about 190K and with an addition of a HELOC with interest only payment about 85k.the mortgage is current never late. the market value of my home is about 260K range?
    I want to find out if there are any program I’m able to be qualify for?
    Please Advices, because I had contact to many mortgage companies and they told me, it can not do anything about it, because of income debt ratio/ or not able to qualify because loan is not with Mae or Mac.

    • Kristine
      May 5, 2012 at 12:37 am |

      Your only option is to talk with your direct servicer. Have you double checked who owns your loan?

  • Kathy
    April 13, 2012 at 1:11 pm |

    I can help refinance anyone wanting to do the HARP 2.0 in most all states. Also regarding Mari, we charge everyone a flat processing and underwriting fee and never an origination fee of 1% or 3%. That is crazy. Regarding less than 20% down along with most other lenders we cannot release you from any MI payment but remember the more you can put down the lower that MI payment will be. Its still much better than FHA.

    • Beth
      April 18, 2012 at 12:08 pm |

      I am totally confused with this whole refinancing deal. I have an FHA loan and would like to refinance at a lower rate. I think I qualify for a program, but I just dont know which one. Can you help?

      • Mary
        April 25, 2012 at 7:06 pm |

        Hi Beth,

        I recommend that you speak with a hud approve financial counselor to review refinancing or other options through FHA. The have special programs. Call 995-Hope.

      • Kathy Funke
        April 26, 2012 at 5:31 pm |

        I can help you Beth. Email me and we can go over some specifics? You might qualify as of June 11th for a new FHA streamline refinance for a much lower MI fee monthly.

    • Tran Thien
      April 22, 2012 at 4:27 pm |

      Hello….my loan is owned by a private investor, and i’m about 80k upside down,is there any programs out there for people like myself to obtain this great current interest rates ??
      Thank you..

      • Kathy Funke
        April 26, 2012 at 5:33 pm |

        Tran, I need to know your % loan to value. In other words can you tell me what your balance is and what the market value of your home is?
        Thanks

    • emily
      May 5, 2012 at 1:41 pm |

      Current loan is conventional with LTV of 99%
      Never late. Not with Freddie or Fannie. Interested in HARP.

  • deborah duffey
    March 28, 2012 at 6:34 pm |

    i got a letter from harp me and my husband lease purchase our house from the land lord this won’t help me will it

  • Jennie
    March 16, 2012 at 7:59 am |

    Has anyone ehard of GEHE SECURITY1999? My bank wellsfargo has advised me this is the owner of my loan. I am currently not under water i have about 150k of equity BUT i have a balloon balance that expires next year. I don’t have supproting income to refinace does anyone recomend what steps to take. I want to keep my home.

  • Dotty
    March 6, 2012 at 3:10 pm |

    My mortgage is owned by America’s Servicing/Wells’ Fargo. Do these lenders qualify for HARP? Also, my husband and I are union members does this help us qualify?

    • DANTE BATIMANA
      April 26, 2012 at 3:16 am |

      iT IS POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO GET HARP PROGRAM 2 IF YOU YOUR LOAN IS WITH FANNIE MAE OR FREDDIE MAC. ALSO; NO LATE PAYMENTS AT ANYTIME.

      GO TO BANK OF AMERICA HARP 2 WEBSITE

  • Johnny
    March 6, 2012 at 9:51 am |

    I just closed on a refi and got a 3.75 rate but the homes in my neighborhood are finally starting to sell but for way less than I owe. Do I qualify for harp or ANY program?

  • Erin
    March 3, 2012 at 7:34 pm |

    My loan originated with Countrywide of which BOFA took over.I just went thru a grueling modification with BOFA of which my payments INCREASED even with my husbands unemployment status.My home is at least $100,000 under water I’m not sure if I have a Freddie or a Fannie. What are my options for HARP.

    • DANTE BATIMANA
      April 26, 2012 at 3:18 am |

      CHECK WITH THE BANK; YOU MAY BE QUALIFIED FOR HARP2 PROGRAM AS LONG AS NO LATE PAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE PAYMENT.
      PLS CHECK BANKOFAMERICAHARP2 WEB SITE.

  • Andrew Martinez
    February 2, 2012 at 5:46 pm |

    Toni,

    There are options using a conventional loan borrowing up to 95%. There is a small rate increase, but your overall payment when comparing is to a FHA loan is lower. I took a look at our rate sheets and it adds .375% to the rate, so essentially you’re looking at a 4.375% opposed to a 3.990%. This assumes the borrowers has a 720 mid credit score and a Debt to Income ratio of 45% max.

  • Bruce
    January 31, 2012 at 6:31 pm |

    If I have a first with one lender and a second with another Lender (assuming I am with fannie)
    may I get a harp2 loan with the second bank continuing to have a subordinate position?

  • Josie
    January 22, 2012 at 11:01 pm |

    Who Owns The Note in a foreclosure case is a fundamental element that the Bank Must Prove in order to proceed and get a foreclosure.
    Sounds simple, but this is the fundamental problem that the are having right now. They usually can’t prove that they own the promissory note that your Mortgage secures, and if they can’t prove that, then they legally can’t foreclose on your home. However, before you can get to this point you must do something else.
    You must not just roll over and give up. If you do that, you assure yourself that you will lose your home. You must make a stand. You must DO SOMETHING. When you get that notice of default, or even better, before you miss that first payment, DO SOMETHING.

  • Phyllis
    January 9, 2012 at 7:04 pm |

    What about those of us who fit all these criteria EXCEPT that the loan is not owned by Freddie or Fannie? That’s our situation, and we seem to have been left out in the cold.

    • Lori
      January 17, 2012 at 8:50 pm |

      I have the same problem that Phyllis has and would love an answer to her question.

      • Sean Safholm
        January 29, 2012 at 12:38 pm |

        Lori and Phyllis, if you have an FHA or VA loan then you may be eligible for a streamline refinance. Unfortunately the current HARP program is only for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac backed loans. Lets see if our government expands FHA or some other program to help non Fannie and Freddie loans.

    • dennis baker
      February 11, 2012 at 6:58 pm |

      what if i don’t have a freddie or fannie?

      • Patty
        February 24, 2012 at 1:22 pm |

        You may still be able to refinance, depending on value on your home….up to 105%, but if you have a 2nd also, the CLTV is 105% and you have to subordinate that 2nd. you will probably end up with a higher rate but will be able to avoid MI.

  • nirav
    December 15, 2011 at 1:00 pm |

    I have a loan that is serviced by Bank Of America but invested by Fannie Mae, yet when I called Fannie Mae or use the lookup tool, I get a no match found. Why is that?

    • Chargers Fan
      January 5, 2012 at 1:53 pm |

      Are you sure fannie Mae owns your loan?

    • Marilyn
      January 17, 2012 at 9:47 pm |

      The loan may still be owned by Fannie Mae even tho it’s not showing up as a match.
      BofA should be able to tell you who owns your loan.
      MG

  • Slimmangirl
    December 14, 2011 at 9:23 pm |

    I currently have a 80/20 FHA loan, with the 80 being an interest only until 2013. I am underwater, and want to refinance both loans together. Can someone tell me if there is a program that will assist me with refinancing these loans at a lower interest rate.

    • Oaktown
      January 5, 2012 at 1:54 pm |

      From my understanding you are not able to combine 2 loans with HARP 2.0

    • Marilyn
      January 17, 2012 at 9:46 pm |

      No, You can’t qualify for the HARP loan. Fha don’t qualify.
      Sorry,

  • sharon
    December 12, 2011 at 6:09 pm |

    Why, if there is no longer a limit to LTV, can I not fill out the steps on the right? My 1st is with BofA, and they aren’t offering this yet. Does anyone know who does?

    • Marilyn
      January 17, 2012 at 9:49 pm |

      Yes… Rabobank… E-mail me your information.

  • george
    December 11, 2011 at 12:22 am |

    When we went with our current mortgage firm way back when, we were NEVER told that our mortgage would not remain with either Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, and not being in the “know” I never knew this would mean one day I might never be able to refinance our mortgage. Is this considered fair that I cannot refinance after having my home’s assessment just recently increased by $27,000 this year when our house is still under water and under valued by close to $250,000. Our value is believe it or not several thousand dollars LESS than it was last year. AND now they are talking of raising every one’s federal taxes a $1,000 out of everyone’s check in 2012. My banker warns me to save more for retirement, ngo’s need more of my disposable income to stay afloat, both of my cars have over 100,000 miles, maintenance fees keep creeping up and more money from my mortgage goes to interest than to principal. Where and how can I buy entrance to the Fannie/Freddie club?

    • Carmen Kryman
      January 10, 2012 at 5:00 pm |

      I did not know there is a Fannie-Freddie Mac Club. we are with Chase via WAMU. What is this club. If we are under the HAFA program which my bank says expires 2/1/12 what alternatives do I have? Thank you.

    • Marilyn
      January 17, 2012 at 9:51 pm |

      Did you look up your loan on the websites?
      e-mail me and I’ll help you thru the maze.

  • Kid Cancel
    December 1, 2011 at 6:26 pm |

    If we will have a Harp 2, why some say we got one year to do this?

    • sam
      December 4, 2011 at 7:59 am |

      It was extended a year.

  • Kid Cancel
    December 1, 2011 at 6:10 pm |

    My loan is with Idimac- is this mac part of Fannie May and Mac. Or Or my Indimac loan is with- Mc Donal.

    • Chargers Fan
      December 2, 2011 at 6:51 am |

      Indymac is a separate entity.

    • Marilyn
      January 17, 2012 at 9:52 pm |

      No. Use the websites to determine who owns your loan.
      E-mail me if you have any questions.

  • lucille
    December 1, 2011 at 8:13 am |

    i presently have a balance of 60k on my home mortage and a balance of 25k on a 2nd mortage. can you please tell me if i can qualify to have both mortages merged at a lower rate

    • Chargers Fan
      December 2, 2011 at 6:52 am |

      Not in the HARP Program.

  • Eric
    November 30, 2011 at 10:46 am |

    I have a 7/1 interest only ARM loan that converts in 2013. It is secured by an investment property that was owner occupied when I got the loan. I am underwater on value. Can I refinance this with HARP into a fixed rate?

    • sam
      November 30, 2011 at 1:16 pm |

      There are several factors that will come in to play. Your best option would be to contact a loan officer to go over the details with you.

  • Kathy
    November 28, 2011 at 6:55 pm |

    okay– I need some guidance. I have a 9.4% unconventional mortgage through Citigroup. I have asked them for a modification/refinance and was told no because I can afford it!!! I was turned down for a HARM because it is not with Freddie, Fannie or FHA and because I am in the wrong zip code(yes I have paper work for that one). I don’t want charity– I just want a lower interest rate so my home payments can be lowered. I just applied for an extension for my November payment and was told no—why?? Because I received one in April. Can someone please tell me who to go to next without hiring a lawyer?

    • MLO
      November 29, 2011 at 7:43 am |

      Contact another loan officer.

    • Marilyn
      January 17, 2012 at 9:54 pm |

      email me… I’ll help you out.
      I’ve been doing RE loans for the past 25 years.
      MG

      • Doug
        March 1, 2012 at 9:59 am |

        Marilyn – I noted your message above. I am in a similar situation where I am making all my payments faithfully but am stuck in a non-Freddy/Fannie conventional loan, interest only, at 8.75%. No one will touch it. I want to pay somebody, but at a lower rate than what I’m paying my current lender and hopefully with some principal payment. Can you help? Thanks.

      • Jayne
        April 9, 2012 at 6:47 pm |

        I’m in the same boat as you are. Let me know if your have any luck.I’ve struck out 3 times already.

      • Michele
        May 14, 2012 at 9:01 pm |

        I am divorced with a $500,000 loan on a house with 6% interest. My mortgage takes up over %50 of my income. My income was reduced to a third since the divorce and although I am current, just barely. My loan is originally with countrywide and now with Bank of America. I am working with this since the end of last year. Every day they seem to need another document etc.. even let this sit on someones desk until all the documents were expired and I had to get new ones! This is not Freddie Mac or Fannie May. What can I do? Where can I turn?

        Thank you in advance

      • Michele
        May 14, 2012 at 9:03 pm |

        also, because of the divorce, my credit score has been bad, so a regular refinance has not been an option.

  • Nancy
    November 25, 2011 at 2:52 pm |

    Why is my loan a mystery? Im not with Mae or Mac?? Any leads on how to find out who has my loan? Thanks! nc

    • Chargers Fan
      November 28, 2011 at 10:18 am |

      You can call your servicer and ask them or you can try MERS.
      http://www.mersinc.org/homeowners/index.aspx

    • Charles
      December 12, 2011 at 7:31 pm |

      Nancy, your loan maybe a private invester say like a companies 401k group or an individual.

  • Ron Peterson
    November 23, 2011 at 5:04 pm |

    How much are the closing costs?

  • GERARD DONATO
    November 23, 2011 at 10:23 am |

    I THINK THIS PROGRAM IS POLITICAL. IT’S WHO YOU KNOW. I,D LIKE TO KNOW MORE HOWEVER. JAY

  • claudette
    November 16, 2011 at 6:07 pm |

    I just found out my morgage is not with Fannie May or Mac. What can I do to get into this program. I am upside down and want to know what my options are. Thanks, c

    • Cyndi
      November 29, 2011 at 11:21 am |

      That’s the question I like to know??

      • Atul Rastogi
        February 9, 2012 at 11:42 am |

        Nothing but look for regular refinance or wait till govt. comes up with plans for non Fannie or Freddy Mac Investors.
        You may look for FHA that may finance you upto 97.5% though you must be able to pay the monthly mortgage.
        ONE THING EVERYONE SHOULD NOTE THAT YOU WILL QUALIFY FOR ANY PROGRAM ONLY IF YOU ARE ABLE TO AFFORD THE MONTHLY PAYMENTS EVEN AFTER REFINANCE THROUGH “HARP’ OR REGULAR FHA.
        To discuss in more details you may email me your circumstances.

      • Barbara
        March 3, 2012 at 1:00 pm |

        I have a conventional loan, my bank is no longer
        doing modifications, our credit scores are mid
        700, our interest rate is 5.375 and as everyone
        else our home is worth less than we owe, any
        suggestions, thanks you

  • mari
    November 16, 2011 at 2:04 pm |

    I am trying to refi a Fannie May Loan thru Citibank. My lender is putting me into HARP and charging 3 points. Why do they charge 3% for HARP? Are these points tax deductible? I am not upside down but the LTV is 93%. Can I roll my second mortgage loan into my 1st mortgage is it makes this loan 105% LTV? Thanks, mari

    • Tony Rosato
      November 17, 2011 at 6:23 pm |

      I recommend holding off on refinancing at this time. The HARP 2 loan program will be in place soon and fees should be considerably less and qualifying much easier.

    • Todd Lipps
      November 22, 2011 at 5:30 pm |

      Mari- You are better off getting an FHA. CITI should be shut down down for trying to abuse you like that. Go through a broker.

      • Janetta
        November 29, 2011 at 10:00 am |

        Dont do the FHA loan. You will pay almost 150.00 more a month for the mortage insurance they require, plus FHA requires alot of money paid at closing for the mortage insurance.

      • Toni
        January 28, 2012 at 5:34 pm |

        If you have less than 20% down or more than 80%loan to value, not sure you can find anyone that will loan money without you having to pay for mortgage insurance. Please let me know if there is anyone out there that will give you a loan without mortgage insurance or significant rate increase.

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