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Provides assistance and counseling to homeowners to help make monthly mortgage payments for a maximum term of 15 years on a mortgage loan of 20 years or more. Mortgage loans for less than 20 years may be subsidized for a maximum term of 10 years. Program available to HUD's Housing Choice voucher recipients.

Provides one-on-one rental, pre-purchase, and post-purchase counseling, and group workshops covering topics like home insurance, property tax assistance, weatherization, affordable senior housing, home purchase, fair housing, and home maintenance. Also offers a free full course to earn a first-time home buyer certificate.

Provides housing counseling services to help homeowners avoid foreclosure and other housing issues. Some services include: homebuyer education, credit recovery, loss mitigation, rental counseling, first time homebuyer education, and first-time homebuyer down payment assistance.

Encourages and assists families to become self-sufficient. Participants are assigned a coordinator to help them set and reach goals related to becoming self-sufficient, such as receiving more education, job training, help with childcare, a career, home ownership, and any other goals they may have. Offers a financial incentive to families through an escrow account (see Helpful Tips for more information).

Offers training and resources designed to support families and individuals who are interested in purchasing their very own home. The Housing Counseling & Money Management Center provides free housing counseling services to all Westmoreland County residents who have housing needs or problems that are potentially resolvable through home buyer education and/or pre-purchase counseling. Services offered include: A) Pre-closing class B) Pre-Purchase Counseling C) Homebuyer Education D) Credit Enhancement

Provides housing stabilization services including credit and budget counseling; foreclosure prevention counseling; eviction prevention through payment assistance when funds are available and landlord-tenant mediation; and first-time home buyers education and counseling.

Offers a financial education program that supports the opportunity for affordable home ownership in the Pittsburgh neighborhoods of Garfield and East Liberty. Participants are supported through the process of credit building, goal setting, budgeting with potential opportunities to purchase an affordable home. The program also includes education on how to maintain and sustain a property once it has been purchased. Using a predominantly volunteer workforce, Open Hand Ministries also purchases and renovates properties for those low-medium income families who qualify.

Provides classroom training and eligible participants may qualify for a down payment and closing cost loan to purchase their first home. Classes are offered in both English and Spanish. Visit their website or call for a schedule. The classes include the following topics: - Making the home purchase decision - Your credit report and what it means - What lenders expect from borrowers - Understanding real estate terms - Roles of the real estate agent - Finding a home you can afford - Financial planning and money management - Maintaining your new home - Predatory lending Eligible participants may also qualify for a Home Buyer Loan for closing costs: - CHB Loans at 0% interest with no monthly payments - Repayment is due on sale or refinancing of the home or if the home is no longer the buyer's primary residence - Funds are subject to availability - Program requirements are

Provides legal services for individuals who are facing eviction or experiencing difficulty maintaining secure, affordable housing.

IDA Program provides Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) to individuals who are first time home buyers. It is a structured savings program that provides matching funds for participants who meet a savings goal and complete financial education. First time home buyers who save $2,000, complete 6 hours of financial literacy education, and participate in 5 hours of housing counseling are eligible to receive $4,000 in matching funds. Funds may be used for down payment or closing costs.

Helps local families overcome debt, improve credit, budget wisely and build assets for the future, as well as helping them maintain stable housing.

Provides housing stabilization services including credit and budget counseling; foreclosure prevention counseling; eviction prevention through payment assistance when funds are available and landlord-tenant mediation; and first-time home buyers education and counseling.

Provides housing counseling including: - pre-purchase group counseling - default and delinquency counseling - foreclosure prevention counseling

Reserves new and renovated homes for sale to people in the low to moderate income range as defined by HUD. Homebuyer counseling is also available.

Helps local families overcome debt, improve credit, budget wisely and build assets for the future, as well as helping them maintain stable housing.

Provides information on tenant and landlord disputes. Offers first time homeowner classes and credit counseling.

Offers pre-purchase counseling sessions to assist prospective buyers to understand the mortgage process; foreclosure prevention counseling helps current homeowners to avoid foreclosure when possible. Also provides information about reverse mortgages in special sessions. All counselors are HUD-certified.

Provides homeownership education and individual counseling to families who desire to purchase a home.

Provides housing stabilization services including credit and budget counseling; foreclosure prevention counseling; eviction prevention through payment assistance when funds are available and landlord-tenant mediation; and first-time home buyers education and counseling.

Helps local families overcome debt, improve credit, budget wisely and build assets for the future, as well as helping them maintain stable housing.

The Community Development office has three programs to assist homeowners. * Emergency Home Rehabilitation Program provides assistance to eligible homeowners in situations that create unexpected and immediate danger to the health and well being of the occupants of the home. The Growing Homeowner's Initiative is a matched savings and education initiative to help individuals and families turn the dream of purchasing a home into a reality. The Luzerne County Homeownership Program is to create affordable home buyer opportunities for low to moderate income persons.

Provides education on predatory lending practices, One on One counseling (lasts 2 hours), First Time Homebuyer Workshops (six hour class), local experts present on relevant topics.

Provides personalized financial education and coaching to help individuals achieve stability and confidence in managing their money. Services Include: - Budgeting Guidance: Learn practical strategies to manage income, track expenses, and set realistic financial goals. - Credit Education & Repair Assistance: Receive help understanding credit reports, disputing inaccuracies, and improving your credit score. - Identity Theft Awareness: Understand risks and protective measures for yourself and your family. - Youth Financial Education: Engage children with interactive lessons that introduce basic money management concepts. - Financial Support for Housing: Guidance on budgeting for rent, utilities, or mortgage payments when applicable. Sessions are available in-person or via Zoom.

Provides classroom training and eligible participants may qualify for a down payment and closing cost loan to purchase their first home. Classes are offered in both English and Spanish. Visit their website or call for a schedule. The classes include the following topics: - Anti-Predatory Lending and Foreclosure Prevention - Fair Housing/Fair Lending - What is home inspection - Understanding Home Insurance - Making the home purchase decision - Your credit report and what it means - What lenders expect from borrowers - Understanding real estate terms - Roles of the real estate agent - Finding a home you can afford - Financial planning and money management - Maintaining your new home Additional Information Click here for Eligibility Requirements http://www.lhop.org/wp-content/uploads/York-Borrower-and-Lender-Instructions.pdf">Click here for Borrower and Lender Form

Homebuyer Counseling can help: - Understand the home-buying process, lender requirements and mortgage loan products - Assess readiness to buy a home, including a credit and budget review - Develop a personal homebuyers plan, with periodic progress review - Review and prepare for closing-understand the terms and process Counselors are NeighborWorks Center for Homeownership Educational and Counseling (NCHEC) certified