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California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA): Provides
financing for first-time buyers who fall within specific income ranges. (877) 922-5432; www.calhfa.ca.gov
Los Angeles Housing Department: Offers
assistance with down payments, closing costs and property rehab. (213) 808-8800; www.lacity.org/lahd
Los Angeles Neighborhood Housing Services:
Nonprofit lender and housing developer offers
loan counseling. (213) 381-2862; www.lanhs.org
L.A. County Community Development Commission: Provides
first mortgages, silent seconds and more. (323) 890-7281; www.lacdc.org
Pasadena Neighborhood
Housing Services:
Provides financial assistance and counseling.
(626) 794-7191; http://www.pasadenanhs.org/
Assn. of Community Organizations for Reform (ACORN): In partnership with Bank of America, provides 100% financing for mortgage loans
up to $500,000 for qualified borrowers. (213) 748-1345; www.acornhousing.org
Fannie Mae’s My Community Mortgage: Offers
a range of options, including extra flexibility with nontraditional credit histories and income sources. (800) 732-6643;
www.fanniemae.com/homebuyers/findamortgage/mortgages/mycommunity.jhtml
Countrywide Bank’s
Express Grant:
Provides closing-cost assistance of up to
$2,000 to eligible low-to moderate-income Countrywide borrowers or those purchasing in low-to moderate-priced communities.
Available in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. (888) 564-7268.
Korean Churches for Community Development: The Los Angeles
nonprofit offers home-buying classes and counseling for government down-payment and other assistance programs. (213)
985-1500; www.kccd3300.org
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