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Publisher: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Reverse Mortgages for Seniors 
 "Reverse mortgages are a special type of home loan that lets a homeowner convert the equity in his/her home into cash." Includes basic facts, information about the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program from the HUD, a list of HUD-approved HECM counselors in each state, and related information. Also includes information for HECM lenders. From the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hecm/hecmhome.cfm Topics: Finance, Housing, Investing, Money, Seniors Last updated Dec 14, 2005 Help for Homeowners Facing the Loss of Their Home
This site discusses steps to take when you may unable to pay the mortgage on your home. Topics include contacting your lender, talking to a housing counseling agency, prioritizing debts, and exploring loan workout solutions (such as forbearance or mortgage modification). Includes comments about predatory lending schemes, and a link to a list of HUD-approved housing counseling agencies by state. From the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/econ/econ.cfm Topics: Housing Last updated Sep 17, 2007 About Lead-Based Paint
Consumer safety publications concerning lead, "a highly toxic metal that may cause a range of health problems, especially in young children." Features an overview brochure (also available in Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Somali, and Arabic), a lead paint safety field guide, and a brochure (in English and Spanish) on reducing lead hazards while remodeling. Includes related links. From the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/healthyhomes/lead.cfm Topics: Home & Housing, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Apr 9, 2008 Hope for Homeowners
This U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 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). The program begins October 1, 2008 and ends September 30, 2011." Provides fact sheets (for press, consumers, and lenders), press release and press conference video on the program, and related material. Some documents also available in Spanish. From HUD. http://www.hud.gov/hopeforhomeowners/ Topics: Housing Last updated Oct 27, 2008 HUD Information Related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act)
Provides background and updates about U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) implementation of funds ($13.61 billion) allocated to the agency as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Find overviews of HUD Recovery Act programs including Community Development Block Grant, project-based rental assistance, lead hazard reduction, homelessness prevention, tax credit assistance, Native American and Native Hawaiian housing block grants, and the Public Housing Capital Fund. Also in Spanish. From HUD. http://www.hud.gov/recovery/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Housing Last updated Mar 3, 2009 |
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