So, the combined 108,034,390 people in these two nations was about 1,596,610 less than 109,631,000 collecting welfare in the United States. It may be more telling, however, to compare the 109,631,000 Americans taking federal welfare benefits at the end of 2012 to Americans categorized by other characteristics.
No Appraisal Required. Even if you owe more on your mortgage than your home is worth, an FHA streamline refinance is an option as long as you find a lender who does not require an appraisal. However, that can be a challenge, even though the FHA says an appraisal is not needed.
For example, if your new FHA Streamline Refinance is for $100,000 mortgage, the FHA will assess a $10 upfront mortgage insurance premium (MIP) to be paid by you at closing. The FHA automatically adds the $10 payment to your new loan balance.