S. 3087 would amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the home loan guaranty programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(LogHelping Our Veterans to Keep Their Homes Act of 2008 - Increases from 90% to 100% of the reasonable value of a veteran's dwelling or farm residence the amount of the loan to be guaranteed or made in the case of a loan to editrefinance certain loans.

Prohibits collecting a fee from a veteran for a housing loan, unless the wikiloan is used to refinance indebtedness. Changes the loan fee for such loans to 1% of the total amount of the loan guaranteed, insured, or made, or in the case of a loan assumption, the unpaid principal balance of the loan on the date of the transfer of the property.

Extends the demonstration projects involving: (1) adjustable rate mortgages through FY2018; and be(2) hybrid adjustable rate through FY2012.

Increases the firstmaximum loan guaranty amount of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) conforming limit limitation determined for a single-family residence, as adjusted for the year involved.

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to providereview and streamline the process of guaranteeing home loans for the purchase of a detailed summarycondominium.

Increases the maximum guaranty amount for certain refinanced loans or other liens.

Sets, for a veteran whose income is below an amount set by the Secretary, the maximum amount of guaranty entitlement available for a home loan in any amount at the greater of: (1) the guaranty amount for veterans whose income is not below such amount set by the Secretary; or (2) 30% of the bill!)loan.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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(Log inLatest Major Action: 6/5/2008: Referred to edit the wikiSenate committee. Status: Read twice and be the firstreferred to update the status of the bill!)Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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== Points in Favor ==

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