Pre-Purchase |
Credit Rehabilitation |
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| This includes discussing the benefits of homeownership and introducing some of the barriers as well as an overview of the steps in the home buying process. | In this one-on-one session the counselor will analyze and interpret your credit report; make an assessment of your current status; and develop and implement a customized corrective action plan. Contact the office to schedule an appointment. |
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Post-Purchase Counseling |
Default / Forclosure Prevention |
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| The objective is to show new homeowners how to maintain their homes, protect their investment, and manage the new expenses and responsibilities of homeownership. | This include foreclosure counseling on how to restructure debt, obtain recertification for mortgage subsidy, establish reinstatement plans, seek loan forbearance, and manage household finances. | |
Rental Counseling |
Financial Fitness |
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| This refers to one-on-one counseling and group education sessions regarding: obtaining and utilizing rent subsidies, budgeting for rent payments, education on landlord/tenant rights, the eviction process, and homeless prevention. | Helps the homebuyer to understand the importance of budgeting, identifying family income and expenses, set goals and priorities, and establish budgets.
A training course to cover basic financial topics to help families to understand the importance of budgeting, identifying family income and expenses, setting goals and priorities, and establishing budgets. |
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IDA |
Homebuyer Education |
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| Match savings accounts designed to assist working low-income families acquire an asset. Participants will receive a 4:1 match on their savings. To apply contact Family Resources of New Orleans.
For more info visit: Individual Development Account | Southern University and A&M College |
This is a housing related education program in which participants complete eight to twelve course hours. Educational material is provided. Licensed instructors explain each process and answer your questions. Upon completion of the two-part session, certificates are awarded.
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Ehome AmericaThe Ehome class is (8) hours Do not Register for this class for the City of N.O. or Jefferson Parish Grant Program. |
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