LINKS to Homeownership Programs
"A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold. Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge." Proverbs 22:1 & 17
Trinity Village Non-Profit Housing Corporation (TVNHC) in collaboration with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) established a Homebuyers Club and Program to assist individual and families in planning for and obtaining the "American Dream" - homeownership. The Trinity Village Homebuyers Program consists of three components:
TVNHC Program Initiatives target low to moderate income persons who may have been rejected by financial institutions because of past circumstances and/or bad decisions. To date the program assisted over 100 families procure homes in the City of Muskegon and maintain its property tax roll in excess of $2.5 million.
The Homebuyers Education Course is a six week course designed to provide expert information in a classroom setting, after which a Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants completing the six week program.
Financial assistance can be given as a one time gift of up to $1500 on an "as funds are available" basis to only those who have completed the six week course and have received a valid Certificate of Completion. (Certificates are good for one year from the date of award). Financial assistance is only allocated for home purchases made in the City of Muskegon.
The Home Links Program is certified program through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority that provides assistance in:
The uniqueness of this program is that for qualified clients there is up to $10,000 available for settlement of back debts. This dept settlement is predicated upon acceptance plan to obtain a mortgage and purchase a home.
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