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Homeownership Resources

• DFI’s Guide to Home Loans
  The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Guide to Home Loans walks homebuyers through the complicated process of buying a home.
• Seattle/King County Coalition for Responsible Lending
  The Seattle/King County Coalition for Responsible Lending is committed to educating consumers about predatory lending practices.
• U.S. Department of Urban and Housing Development (HUD)
  HUD's Web site contains objective information for homebuyers and homeowners.
• Washington Homeownership Center
  The Washington Homeownership Center is a not-for-profit agency that helps low to moderate-income households achieve the dream of homeownership.
• Washington State Housing Finance Commission
  The Washington State Housing Finance Commission is dedicated to increasing housing access and affordability for the people of Washington.

Foreclosure Help

• Foreclosure Help and Information
  Help is available for Washington homeowners who are having trouble making their monthly mortgage payments.
• Foreclosure Help - 995 HOPE
  If you feel like you may be in danger of facing foreclosure, the time to call 888-995-HOPE is now - Homeowner's HOPE, a counseling service provided by the Homeownership Preservation Foundation, can work with you to find a solution.

Mortgage Calculators

• Fannie Mae Calculators
  Fannie Mae provides several calculators to help you evaluate the components that factor into buying a home and getting a mortgage.
• Ginnie Mae Calculators
  Ginnie Mae's Web site offers various homeowership calculators to help you down the path of homeownership.