Single-family homeowners facing financial hardships with a federally backed or FHA-insured mortgage may be eligible for mortgage forbearance. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac enhanced payment deferral policies allow borrowers facing financial hardship to defer up to six months of mortgage payments. A deferral means: You won't incur late fees; You won't have delinquencies reported to the credit bureaus.; and Foreclosure and other legal proceedings will be suspended. Contact your mortgage servicer (the company where you send your monthly payments) as soon as possible to let them know about your current circumstances. The telephone number and mailing address of your mortgage servicer should be listed on your monthly mortgage statement. For Consumers who are not familiar with a forbearance, here are the recommended steps: Contact your lender to disclose your hardship as soon as possible; and Ask your lender about the assistance options they have for customers impacted by financial hardships.

Center for Financial Resources provides financial counseling and education; homeownership counseling and education; debt management plans; bankruptcy counseling; and Sharpen Your Financial Focus. First Time Home Buyer Sessions A certified housing counselor works with clients one on one to complete a pre-purchase counseling reviewing items such as: credit report, current mortgage products, individual budge and affordability considerations and additional financial counseling support as needed. Homebuyer Education Seminars provide comprehensive information on the following topics Money management strategies, including saving for a home Credit reports, scoring and wise use of credit as a homeowner Financing options (including FHA, VA, and RD loans) and working with a lender Predatory lending awareness Shopping for a home and working with a Realtor Home maintenance and the home inspection process Homeownership resources and applicable referrals Home Ownership Counseling and Education Financial Fitness Education

Center for Financial Resources provides financial counseling and education; homeownership counseling and education; debt management plans; bankruptcy counseling; and Sharpen Your Financial Focus. First Time Home Buyer Sessions A certified housing counselor works with clients one on one to complete a pre-purchase counseling reviewing items such as: credit report, current mortgage products, individual budge and affordability considerations and additional financial counseling support as needed. Homebuyer Education Seminars provide comprehensive information on the following topics Money management strategies, including saving for a home Credit reports, scoring and wise use of credit as a homeowner Financing options (including FHA, VA, and RD loans) and working with a lender Predatory lending awareness Shopping for a home and working with a Realtor Home maintenance and the home inspection process Homeownership resources and applicable referrals Home Ownership Counseling and Education Financial Fitness Education

Center for Financial Resources: Provides financial counseling and education; homeownership counseling and education; debt management plans; bankruptcy counseling; and Sharpen Your Financial Focus.  First Time Home Buyer Sessions: A certified housing counselor works with clients one on one to complete a pre-purchase counseling reviewing items such as: credit report, current mortgage products, individual budge and affordability considerations and additional financial counseling support as needed. Homebuyer Education Seminars: Provides comprehensive information on the following topics - Money management strategies, including saving for a home, Credit reports, scoring and wise use of credit as a homeowner, Financing options (including FHA, VA, and RD loans) and working with a lender, Predatory lending awareness, Shopping for a home and working with a Realtor, Home maintenance and the home inspection process, and Homeownership resources and applicable referrals

Provides adequate, healthy, and affordable housing according to safety living standard and to create a suitable living environment to meet the needs of elderly, families, and individuals of SWO. Programs include: Homebuyers Program - Provides down payment financial assistance to enrolled Sisseton-Wahpeton Tribal members who are seeking to purchase a primary home. Contact office for application and criteria guidelines. Housing Authority - Provides decent, safe and sanitary housing for all Tribal members seeking to eradicate substandard housing and eliminate homelessness through provision of supportive services and financial assistance programs. - T Yamni Program - One-Stop Homeownership Program assists Tribal members with homeownership opportunities. Partners with SWO's Housing Authority and Homebuyer program: Assessment Site Selection Financial Credit Management Homeownership Education Financial Resource Options Default Counseling & Foreclosure Intervention

Center for Financial Resources provides financial counseling and education; homeownership counseling and education; debt management plans; bankruptcy counseling; and Sharpen Your Financial Focus. First Time Home Buyer Sessions A certified housing counselor works with clients one on one to complete a pre-purchase counseling reviewing items such as: credit report, current mortgage products, individual budge and affordability considerations and additional financial counseling support as needed. Homebuyer Education Seminars provide comprehensive information on the following topics Money management strategies, including saving for a home Credit reports, scoring and wise use of credit as a homeowner Financing options (including FHA, VA, and RD loans) and working with a lender Predatory lending awareness Shopping for a home and working with a Realtor Home maintenance and the home inspection process Homeownership resources and applicable referrals Home Ownership Counseling and Education Financial Fitness Education

Center for Financial Resources provides financial counseling and education; homeownership counseling and education; debt management plans; bankruptcy counseling; and Sharpen Your Financial Focus. First Time Home Buyer Sessions A certified housing counselor works with clients one on one to complete a pre-purchase counseling reviewing items such as: credit report, current mortgage products, individual budge and affordability considerations and additional financial counseling support as needed. Homebuyer Education Seminars provide comprehensive information on the following topics Money management strategies, including saving for a home Credit reports, scoring and wise use of credit as a homeowner Financing options (including FHA, VA, and RD loans) and working with a lender Predatory lending awareness Shopping for a home and working with a Realtor Home maintenance and the home inspection process Homeownership resources and applicable referrals Home Ownership Counseling and Education Financial Fitness Education

Center for Financial Resources: Provides financial counseling and education; homeownership counseling and education; debt management plans; bankruptcy counseling; and Sharpen Your Financial Focus.  First Time Home Buyer Sessions: A certified housing counselor works with clients one on one to complete a pre-purchase counseling reviewing items such as: credit report, current mortgage products, individual budge and affordability considerations and additional financial counseling support as needed. Homebuyer Education Seminars: Provides comprehensive information on the following topics - Money management strategies, including saving for a home, Credit reports, scoring and wise use of credit as a homeowner, Financing options (including FHA, VA, and RD loans) and working with a lender, Predatory lending awareness, Shopping for a home and working with a Realtor, Home maintenance and the home inspection process, and Homeownership resources and applicable referrals

Center for Financial Resources provides financial counseling and education; homeownership counseling and education; debt management plans; bankruptcy counseling; and Sharpen Your Financial Focus. First Time Home Buyer Sessions A certified housing counselor works with clients one on one to complete a pre-purchase counseling reviewing items such as: credit report, current mortgage products, individual budge and affordability considerations and additional financial counseling support as needed. Homebuyer Education Seminars provide comprehensive information on the following topics Money management strategies, including saving for a home Credit reports, scoring and wise use of credit as a homeowner Financing options (including FHA, VA, and RD loans) and working with a lender Predatory lending awareness Shopping for a home and working with a Realtor Home maintenance and the home inspection process Homeownership resources and applicable referrals Home Ownership Counseling and Education Financial Fitness Education

​Financial Counseling: helps individuals develop a plan to address their financial situation by reviewing income, budget, and current creditors. Online counseling available on website. Housing Counseling: Helps individuals gain and maintain safe and affordable housing through pre-purchase counseling, mortgage counseling and refinance options, foreclosure prevention, and rental delinquency counseling.

Center for Financial Resources: Provides financial counseling and education; homeownership counseling and education; debt management plans; bankruptcy counseling; and Sharpen Your Financial Focus.  First Time Home Buyer Sessions: A certified housing counselor works with clients one on one to complete a pre-purchase counseling reviewing items such as: credit report, current mortgage products, individual budge and affordability considerations and additional financial counseling support as needed. Homebuyer Education Seminars: Provides comprehensive information on the following topics - Money management strategies, including saving for a home, Credit reports, scoring and wise use of credit as a homeowner, Financing options (including FHA, VA, and RD loans) and working with a lender, Predatory lending awareness, Shopping for a home and working with a Realtor, Home maintenance and the home inspection process, and Homeownership resources and applicable referrals

Relief for homeowners who have fallen behind on their mortgages. Works with homeowner's mortgage company to arrange a modification to mortgage terms or comfortable pay plan. Counselors will discuss all options available to avoid foreclosure. Agency does not make loans or buy property.

Center for Financial Resources: Provides financial counseling and education; homeownership counseling and education; debt management plans; bankruptcy counseling; and Sharpen Your Financial Focus.  First Time Home Buyer Sessions: A certified housing counselor works with clients one on one to complete a pre-purchase counseling reviewing items such as: credit report, current mortgage products, individual budge and affordability considerations and additional financial counseling support as needed. Homebuyer Education Seminars: Provides comprehensive information on the following topics - Money management strategies, including saving for a home, Credit reports, scoring and wise use of credit as a homeowner, Financing options (including FHA, VA, and RD loans) and working with a lender, Predatory lending awareness, Shopping for a home and working with a Realtor, Home maintenance and the home inspection process, and Homeownership resources and applicable referrals

Center for Financial Resources provides financial counseling and education; homeownership counseling and education; debt management plans; bankruptcy counseling; and Sharpen Your Financial Focus. First Time Home Buyer Sessions A certified housing counselor works with clients one on one to complete a pre-purchase counseling reviewing items such as: credit report, current mortgage products, individual budge and affordability considerations and additional financial counseling support as needed. Homebuyer Education Seminars provide comprehensive information on the following topics Money management strategies, including saving for a home Credit reports, scoring and wise use of credit as a homeowner Financing options (including FHA, VA, and RD loans) and working with a lender Predatory lending awareness Shopping for a home and working with a Realtor Home maintenance and the home inspection process Homeownership resources and applicable referrals Home Ownership Counseling and Education Financial Fitness Education

Center for Financial Resources provides financial counseling and education; homeownership counseling and education; debt management plans; bankruptcy counseling; and Sharpen Your Financial Focus. First Time Home Buyer Sessions A certified housing counselor works with clients one on one to complete a pre-purchase counseling reviewing items such as: credit report, current mortgage products, individual budge and affordability considerations and additional financial counseling support as needed. Homebuyer Education Seminars provide comprehensive information on the following topics Money management strategies, including saving for a home Credit reports, scoring and wise use of credit as a homeowner Financing options (including FHA, VA, and RD loans) and working with a lender Predatory lending awareness Shopping for a home and working with a Realtor Home maintenance and the home inspection process Homeownership resources and applicable referrals Home Ownership Counseling and Education Financial Fitness Education