Homeowner News
On February 18, President Obama announced the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan as part of the broad, comprehensive strategy to get the economy back on track. The plan will help up to 7 to 9 million families restructure or refinance their mortgages to avoid foreclosure. The plan not only helps responsible homeowners on the verge of defaulting, but will assist neighborhoods and communities also, as defaults and foreclosures contribute to falling home values, failing local businesses, and lost jobs. (more)

Paperless Benefits Delivery at Discharge
VA’s Benefits Delivery at Discharge - "BDD" - program has gone paperless. The program, which allows service members to apply for disability compensation benefits from VA before retiring or separating, has a goal of providing benefits within 60 days after release or discharge from active duty. For that to happen, it is important that service members apply at least 60 days before separation. Electronic images are made of medical records and other supporting information, allowing claims to be decided in a paperless environment. (BDD fact sheet)