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Housing Association and Development Corporation - Homebuying Assistance

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.

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Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling

Center in the Park - Housing Counselor

Provides counseling through information, referrals, and advocacy for individuals and families with a variety of housing assistance, issues, questions, or concerns.

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Eviction Prevention Assistance
Housing Search Assistance
Senior Housing Information and Referral
Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Older Adults

Ceiba - Kensington IDA Program

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.

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Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
Financial Services

Blair County Community Action Program - Housing Counseling Program

Provides assistance for people who want to purchase a home by offering information and advice about affordable housing that meets their needs, solving potential credit problems, etc.

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Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling

Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Berks, Inc. - First Time Home Ownership

Provides home ownership counseling and closing cost sssistance loan program; also provides first time home buyer down payment assistance.

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First Time Buyer Home Loans
Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling

United States Department of Housing and Urban Development - FHA Streamlined Refinance Program

Allows homeowners to refinance their Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans to reduce monthly payments.

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Debt Consolidation Services
Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling

Advantage Credit Counseling Services of NEPA - Remote Housing Counseling

Remote sessions take about 90 minutes to complete while the traditional face-to-face sessions can take over 2-3 hours. Counselors are certified by PHFA and NeighborWorks. Participants needs to have a Smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer and a device that has a web camera so that the counselor can clearly see you during the session.

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Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling

Urban League of Philadelphia - Housing Counseling

Provides counseling and workshops concerning first-time homebuyers, budgeting and managing finances, resolving/preventing mortgage delinquency, avoiding predatory lending, landlord-tenant issues, and tax liens. Provides referral service for any issue regarding tangled titles and deed transfers. Maintains an extensive list of resources for homeowners, heirs, and rental topics.

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Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
Housing Issues
Specialized Information and Referral
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Personal Financial Counseling

Habitat For Humanity - Home Rehabilitation Services

Builds, rehabilitates houses, and sells them. Provides training in home ownership skills. Seeks volunteers for construction, community service, and our ReStore.

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Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
Volunteer Opportunities
Home Rehabilitation Services
Sweat Equity Programs

Action Aids - Housing Counseling

Provides case management, HIV testing, prevention education, supportive housing, HIV treatment as prevention and volunteer services.

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Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling

Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance - Housing Counseling

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.

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Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Personal Financial Counseling

Redevelopment Authority of the County of Greene - Home Rehabilitation

Provides home rehabilitation services for qualifying residents of Greene Counties.

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Home Rehabilitation Services
Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling

Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh - Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program

Provides financial assistance to eligible first-time homebuyers who are interested in purchasing an existing or newly constructed home in the City of Pittsburgh.

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Housing Down Payment Loans/Grants
Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
First Time Homeowners

Advantage Credit Counseling Service - Home Purchase and Mortgage Counseling Services

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.

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Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
HUD Approved Counseling Agencies
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling

Community Action Lehigh Valley - Housing Counseling Program

- Home Ownership Counseling Program: Provides seminars for first-time homebuyers. Certificate presented at completion. Seminars held 7 times per year. Offered in person and virtually. Check website for schedule. Also offers pre-purchase counseling and pre-settlement counseling. Call or check website for more information regarding these services. - Mortgage Foreclosure Counseling Services: Provides loss mitigation counseling services. Provides assistance completing Homeowners' Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (HEMAP) application. Court Diversion Program available in Lehigh County and Northampton County. Call or check website for more information regarding these services. - Bethlehem Homebuyer Assistance Program (BHAP): Administers down payment and closing cost program for the City of Bethlehem for first-time homebuyers who meet eligibility requirements. Call for more information regarding this program.

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Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling

NeighborWorks Western PA - Homebuyer and Homeowner Counseling and Education

Provides homebuyer and homeowner counseling and education, including foreclosure prevention services. All services are available virtually.

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Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling

Franklin County Housing Authority - Family Self Sufficiency and Home Ownership Program

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).

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Family Permanent Supportive Housing
Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling

Schuylkill Community Action - Financial Education & Support Services

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.

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Personal Financial Counseling
Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
Credit Counseling

Credit Counseling Center - Mortgage Assistance

Provides a mortgage assistance program which reviews your current financial situation and can help to prevent foreclosure.

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Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling

Action Wellness - Housing Services

Offer assistance to clients who are experiencing difficulty finding or maintaining housing. Provides a range of services and options to assist clients in securing and maintaining safe, affordable housing. Housing services include counseling, subsidized housing for homeless individuals with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses, and assistance applying for housing related benefits and entitlements.

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Gas Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
Rent Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Utility Bill Payment Plan Negotiation Assistance

Clarifi - Financial Counseling

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

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Financial Literacy Training
Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
Credit Counseling

Fair Housing Council of the Capital Region - Fair Housing Council

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

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Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
Credit Counseling

Action Wellness - Housing Services

Offer assistance to clients who are experiencing difficulty finding or maintaining housing. Provides a range of services and options to assist clients in securing and maintaining safe, affordable housing. Housing services include counseling, subsidized housing for homeless individuals with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses, and assistance applying for housing related benefits and entitlements.

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Gas Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
Rent Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Utility Bill Payment Plan Negotiation Assistance

Spanish American Civic Association - SACA Development Corporation

Provides affordable rental and owner occupied housing and promotes neighborhood revitalization for low and moderate income families in Lancaster County. Additionally, assistance is provided with mortgage application, credit report updates, inspection of property to determine potential problems or needs. Classes are held to teach the home buying process and requirements which include Spanish speaking instruction.

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Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
Housing Development
HUD Management Companies

Harrisburg Center Peace and Justice - Housing and Rental Counseling

Provides credit, budget, and housing counseling. Assists with tenant/landlord problems and fair housing problems.

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Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution