Obviously the homeowner will benefit from a lower rate once qualified.
Looking at the other side of the coin. They say millions will refinance under this plan. With new and existing mortgage financing in a slump cuts into income on banks and mortgage originators fees. With millions refinancing and the cost of refinancing a mortgage will create a big cash flow in refinancing fees.
What are the cost of refinancing? take 10 million refinancing x say 2 to $4,000.00 each adds up to what in the money pipeline. Would take quite some time to process that many refis. Steady cash flow HUH.
http://www.boston.com/realestate/news/blogs/renow/2011/08/desperate_times.html
Another thing I just thought of is when a loan is originated mortgage or otherwise the majority of interest to principal paid on a monthly payment is the interest amount at the start of your repayment term.