| Pre-purchase
Counseling -We utilize the latest desktop counselor software;
provide supportive individual and group counseling sessions to prepare
homebuyers to become mortgage ready. Clients are provided with budget
preparation, credit history evaluation and other relative services.
Financial Literacy/Economic
Education - We recognize that most people can benefit from
an enhanced understanding of basic personal finance. We provide
appropriate information through trusted intermediaries. These workshops
include basic economic principles, cash flow & asset creation,,
establishing financial priorities and goals, budgeting, the role
of financial institutions/banking, credit/debt management along
with wealth-building in homeownership, saving, insurance and real
estate investments.
Credit Repair-
Review credit reports and develop plans to correct derogatory credit.
Follow up and negotiations with creditors for debt reduction and
payment plans for improving credit scores. If needed letters are
created for necessary credit corrections.
Foreclosure Prevention
Counseling - Work with client to identify cause. On behalf
of client work with lender to resolve prevention of foreclosure.
Post Purchase Counseling
- Information and resources provide on property tax, insurance,
refinancing, equity loans, property rehabilitation, upkeep and maintenance
and a wide range of community services and other related information.
Rental Assistance
- Link tenant with landlord. Provide education for tenants
and landlords on community programs, city housing programs and information
on rights and responsibilities. Follow and outreach is on going.
Choose to Own-
Provide counseling with clients and prepare voucher participants
to become homeowners.
Mental Health Council
- Partnership with Community Mental Health Council to provide clients
with outreach services to enable a individual or family client to
maintain a healthier state while encouraging self-esteem and self
determination. Follow up is on going. |