Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
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Enter information into this website and it will give you a report on benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: GovBenefits, A Partnership of Federal Agencies and Organizations
Fair Housing--it's Your Right
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The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
How to File a Housing Discrimination Complaint with HUD
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Federal law prohibits housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or disability. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your rights have been violated, you can file a complaint.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Mortgage Discrimination
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Mortgage Discrimination The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and the Fair Housing Act (FHA) protect you against discrimination when you apply for a mortgage to purchase, refinance, or make home improvements.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Foreclosure Prevention
Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
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Enter information into this website and it will give you a report on benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: GovBenefits, A Partnership of Federal Agencies and Organizations
Preventing Foreclosures: Spotting Loan Scams Involving Vulnerable Homeowners
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This consumer education pamphlet explores the crisis in home equity lending abuse by providing a case study in unfair lending practices and a checklist of what consumers should be on the lookout for in evaluating a loan.
By: National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Act Provides Umbrella of Protection
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If you're a reserve component service member called to active duty, you're protected by a law that can save you some legal problems and possibly some money as well.
By: American Forces Information Service
When Your Home Is On the Line: What You Should Know About Home Equity Lines of Credit
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Here are questions, terms, tips, a checklist, and more to find the plan that meets your needs and protects your interest.
By: Federal Reserve Board
Homeownership Programs
100 Questions and Answers About Buying a New Home
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A home is a financial asset and more: it's a place to live and raise children; it's a plan for the future; it's an investment in your community. That's why we at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development want all Americans to have an opportunity to enjoy the benefits of owning a home.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
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Enter information into this website and it will give you a report on benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: GovBenefits, A Partnership of Federal Agencies and Organizations
Buying a Home
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There are many laws that protect you from scams, unnecessary expenses, and discrimination in the process of homebuying.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Mortgage Discrimination
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Mortgage Discrimination The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and the Fair Housing Act (FHA) protect you against discrimination when you apply for a mortgage to purchase, refinance, or make home improvements.
By: Federal Trade Commission
When Your Home Is On the Line: What You Should Know About Home Equity Lines of Credit
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Here are questions, terms, tips, a checklist, and more to find the plan that meets your needs and protects your interest.
By: Federal Reserve Board
Other Housing Issues
100 Questions and Answers About Buying a New Home
(Separate Website)
A home is a financial asset and more: it's a place to live and raise children; it's a plan for the future; it's an investment in your community. That's why we at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development want all Americans to have an opportunity to enjoy the benefits of owning a home.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
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Enter information into this website and it will give you a report on benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: GovBenefits, A Partnership of Federal Agencies and Organizations
Reverse Mortgages
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A reverse mortgage is a loan against your home that you do not have to pay back for as long as you live in your home. With a reverse mortgage, you can turn the value of your home into cash and not have to make monthly repayments. The total loan must be paid back when the last surviving borrower dies, sells the home, or permanently moves away.
Reverse mortgages are quite a bit different from other types of debt. These loans can be complicated, and you have a lot at stake. So be sure to investigate reverse mortgages carefully before deciding if one makes sense for you.
By: AARP Legal Services Network
Public and Subsidized Housing (Section 8)
Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
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Enter information into this website and it will give you a report on benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: GovBenefits, A Partnership of Federal Agencies and Organizations
Comprehensive Admission and Continued Occupany Policy
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The Virgin Islands Housing Authority's Comprehensive Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy was approved by Board Resolution in June 1998. An amendment to that policy was approved in March 2000.
By: Virgin Islands Housing Authority
Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program
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The FSS Program is a support program for Section 8 participants. The FSS Program assists participants in identifying and achieving educational and career goals.
By: Virgin Islands Housing Authority
Grievance Procedures
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Download the most recent Virgin Islands Housing Authority Grievance Procedures
By: Virgin Islands Housing Authority
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