In the fifth century, Pope Symmachus built a papal palace close to the Old St. Peter's Basilica which served an alternative residence to the Lateran Palace. The construction of a second fortified palace was sponsored by Pope Eugene III and extensively modified under Pope Innocent III in the twelfth century.
While many of the Making Home Affordable programs are now set to expire on December 31, 2016, HARP is scheduled to last through December 31, 2015. To find out if you are eligible for HARP, call your mortgage servicer.
A little used program intended to aid borrowers whose homes have fallen in value will be extended for another year. The Home Affordable Refinance Program, or HARP, was due to expire this June. Instead, it will stay in effect through June 30, 2011, according to a statement from the Federal Housing Finance Agency. The program allows borrowers who owe more than their homes are worth to refinance at lower interest rates.