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HOPE for Homeowners
The Bush Administration unveiled on October 1 additional mortgage assistance for homeowners at risk of foreclosure. The HOPE for Homeowners program will refinance mortgages for borrowers who are having difficulty making their payments, but can afford a new loan insured by HUD’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA).
FREE Foreclosure Prevention Workshops
Are you behind in your mortgage payments? Are you worried about your next house payment? If so, join The Maine Housing Counselor Network in Lewiston on December 4 or Portland on January 24. Learn about helpful foreclosure prevention strategies and receive free one-on-one housing counseling.
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Tips for Homebuyers
Before beginning your search for a new home, make a wishlist. Writing down your needs beforehand will make your search much easier. Visit our Homeownership page for more homebuying tips.
Looking for an Apartment You Can Afford?
HUD-approved housing counseling agencies can help you find rental housing you can afford. Visit our Rental Help page.
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