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Home Buyer Purchase Assistance |
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Fannie Mae www.fanniemae.com/homebuyers/homepath Freddie Mac® www.freddiemac.com U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) http://www.hud.gov/buying WA State Housing Finance Commission 1) HomeChoice Program (206) 287-4413 The HomeChoice Program provides assistance to qualified people who have a disability or have a family member with a disability living with them. Visit the HomeChoice Program website for more information. 2) 1st-time Home Buyer Purchase Assistance (800) 767-4663
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| Mortgage Default Counseling Agencies | |
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Fremont Public Association (206) 694-6700 Mortgage Default/Foreclosure prevention.
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| Homebuyer Referral | |
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Washington Homeownership Center (800) 317-2918 Information hotline for first-time buyers.
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| Tenant $$ Assistance | |
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Mutual Interest (206) 841-5305 Security deposits for low-income tenants.
King County Housing Stability Project (206) 461-3200 Makes one-time loans and/or grants to home owners and tenants in danger of eviction or foreclosure because of short-term financial difficulties.
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Senior Services of King County (206) 448-5757 Resources and referrals for seniors.
Homesharing Program (206) 448-5725 Matches seniors with renters to share their homes.
Seattle Housing Authority Senior Housing (206) 615-3300 Public housing for low income seniors.
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Truth About Credit www.truthaboutcredit.org State PIRG sponsored website about avoiding credit hazards.
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