Being underwater (also known as having negative equity) means you owe more on your home than it is currently worth. Homeowners with significant negative equity are locked into their homes, which may prevent a needed refinance or ultimately result in the homeowner abandoning the home.
For eligible applicants, HomeSafe Georgia’s Underwater Program provides up to $50,000 in a one-time payment to the lender to reduce the principal balance to obtain as close as possible, a total 100% loan to value.