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Making Home Affordable
A recent expansion of the Making Home Affordable program now allows borrowers who are current but up to 125 percent underwater on their mortgage, and have mortgages currently owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to refinance those loans according to the terms of the Home Affordable Refinance program established earlier this year.
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Are you ready to buy a home?
Ask yourself these questions: Do I have a steady income, pay my bills on time, have few long-term debts, and have money saved? If you answered "yes", your're probably ready.
Visit our Homeownership page.
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Need Help Renting?
Learn about Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and find an affordable apartment in your community. A housing counselor can help you sort out your options. Visit our Rental Help page for these resources and more.
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See how HUD funds benefit your community
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