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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.
Learn how to prepare a successful Grant Application
Bismarck, ND - August 19th and 20th
Receive instruction from key HUD staff on how to become more competitive for federal grant funds, securing a 501c3, and the organizational structure necessary to secure government funds. Not only will the information prepare you to apply for public funds but also corporate and foundation sources! This is a two day workshop. Learn more and register online.
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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", you're probably ready.
Visit our Homeownership page.
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