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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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"Recovery Act in Action Week" Please join us June 9th-June 11th for a closer look at HUD’s role in implementing President Obama’s plan to stimulate the economy by investing in job creation, neighborhood stabilization and energy efficiency through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. See the schedule and register to watch the webcasts at one of the following HUD offices:
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Need Help Renting?
Learn about Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and find an affordable apartment in your community. Visit our Rental Help page.
Buying and Owning a Home
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See how HUD funds benefit your community.
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