E-Bulletins

SoftSecond announces program guideline changes BOSTON, March 1, 2012 --- In an effort to provide more direct support to first-time homebuyers, the SoftSecond Loan Program will now provide and require additional one-on-one pre-purchase counseling for buyers of three-family properties.

MHP expands support for 1st-time homebuyers; RFP seeks counselors BOSTON, July 28, 2011 --- In an ongoing effort to provide safe, secure mortgage financing for low and moderate-income first-time homebuyers, the Massachusetts Housing Partnership's SoftSecond Loan Program is offering expanded pre- and post-purchase counseling services, which are designed to help buyers keep their homes and avoid foreclosure.

SoftSecond announces new guidelines BOSTON, May 31, 2011 --- Borrowers who have a good history of paying their bills but who may not have established a tradtional credit history from a bank may now be eligible for a SoftSecond loan, according to new program guidelines released by the Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP).

Homeownership conference set for May 17 at Holy Cross WORCESTER, March 31, 2011 --- A statewide conference aimed at setting a practical vision for sustainable homeownership policies and practices will be held on Tuesday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the College of the Holy Cross.

Foreclosure Monitor takes a look at 3-family properties BOSTON, June 4, 2010 --- MHP's latest Foreclosure Monitor has taken a look a three-family homes in Massachusetts to see what role they are playing in the foreclosure crisis and the state's real estate recovery.

Foreclosure Monitor: Community analysis shows foreclosures may be on wane in some urban areas BOSTON, April 28, 2010 --- Foreclosure Monitor has just posted updates on distressed properties by community, zip and census tract, as well as recent data on foreclosure activity, home prices and some thoughts on when real estate prices may fully recover.

How does housing help employers create jobs, build economy? BOSTON, Oct. 8, 2009 --- MHP has launched a major initiative to ensure that our housing supply is adequate to support stable long-term economic growth in the Commonwealth.

SoftSecond successful in areas hard hit by foreclosure BOSTON, June 22, 2009 --- At a time when mortgage financing has been cut back sharply, the SoftSecond Loan Program is playing a critical part in the state's economic recovery and MHP is working to enhance the program even more so it can play an even larger role in the Commonwealth's efforts to promote responsible homeownership and stable neighborhoods.

SoftSecond enhanced to encourage purchase of foreclosed properties BOSTON, Feb. 27, 2009 --- Beginning April 1, 2009, a new enhanced version of SoftSecond can be used by qualified homebuyers looking to purchase foreclosed condominiums, single-family, two-family and three-family homes in neighborhoods hardest-hit by foreclosure.

SoftSecond unveils new, easy-to-use calculator BOSTON, March 18, 2008 --- In its ongoing effort to make the SoftSecond Loan Program easier to use for homebuyers and lenders, MHP has redesigned its online mortgage calculator, released new income limits for borrowers and has announced more details about MassWorks, a new employer-assisted mortgage program.