The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) of the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development has posted a list of lenders participating in the HOPE for Homeowners program. Participating lenders have indicated an interest in refinancing loans under the HOPE for Homeowners program.When contacting the lenders, the FHA is strongly encouraging consumers to also contact their servicing lender and any subordinate lien holders as their participation is vital in order to refinance into a HOPE for Homeowners mortgage. The program is voluntary and servicing lenders may offer different solutions for avoiding foreclosure. The FHA plans to update the list weekly on Fridays.