You should be careful about any literature or solicitations stating that a change in HUD's, FHA's or the government's policy will prevent you from receiving your refund and that you should call their office immediately. You should be aware that there are firms that might claim that you must refinance your loan in order to qualify and/or quote some large refund available to you if you refinance your loan with their firm. If you are unsure whether your loan was FHA insured, you can call HUD at (800) 697-6967 and provide your name and property address, or you may contact us at SF.Premiums@hud.gov. Please be advised that the Department does not sponsor a Third-Party Tracer Program. Third-party tracers are independent business enterprises involved in locating homeowners who may be entitled to a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) single family mortgage insurance premium refund or distributive share payment. These firms attempt to match a homeowner with the government funds owed, as part of a private relationship that the tracer is trying to establish. It is up to the third-party tracer to develop their client relationship and to ensure receipt of their fee. The Department is not a party to any agreement, financial or otherwise, between third-party tracers and their clients. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) of 1986, the Department makes available to the public a cumulative listing of unpaid Distributive Shares and Mortgage Insurance Premium refunds for Mutual Mortgage Insurance mortgages that remain unpaid for a minimum of two years. HUD cannot prevent individuals or organizations from utilizing this data for their own financial interest. However, the Department neither promotes the commercial use of these listings nor reimburses third-party tracers for any losses that they incur in locating claimants. HUD neither encourages nor discourages the efforts of third-party tracers, as long as the tracers do not misrepresent themselves or the process to the public. To search for a refund, click here. |
