Homebuyer
MHP News
SoftSecond's Funds for Fixer Uppers program now available in Lawrence
Offers increased eligibility, rehab grants in eligible areas
LAWRENCE, Feb. 3, 2010 --- Homebuyers who are thinking about buying in Lawrence now have the opportunity to increase their purchasing power thanks to Funds for Fixer Uppers, a new program that offers incentives and rehabilitation funds for the purchase of foreclosed properties in eligible neighborhoods.
SoftSecond's Funds for Fixer Uppers program now available in Lynn
Offers increased eligibility, rehab grants in eligible areas
LYNN, Feb. 1, 2010 --- Homebuyers who are thinking about buying in Lynn now have the opportunity to increase their purchasing power thanks to Funds for Fixer Uppers, a new program that offers incentives and rehabilitation funds for the purchase of foreclosed properties in eligible neighborhoods.
Another milestone for SoftSecond
Program for first-time homebuyers passes 14,000 loan mark; another record year
BOSTON, Jan. 10, 2010 --- The SoftSecond Loan Program marked an important milestone in December, passing the 14,000 mark for loans.
Enhanced version of SoftSecond geared for foreclosed properties
Funds for Fixer Uppers offers increased eligibility, rehab grants in eligible areas
BOSTON, Dec. 20, 2009 --- For a limited time only, an enhanced version of MHP's SoftSecond Loan Program is available for homebuyers purchasing foreclosed properties.
Homeownership news: Area-man caught in web of predatory lending
BROCKTON, September 22, 2009 --- The Sunday Enterprise recently profiled an area homebuyer who was caught in the web of predatory lending and struggled to refinance his monthly mortgage payment.
Homebuyers using SoftSecond to buy foreclosed properties
Increase in volume; new version to combine loan with rehab grant in target areas
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 updates income limits
Also clarifies procedures on how to use program to buy foreclosed properties
BOSTON, May 12, 2009 --- In an ongoing effort to keep participating lenders and community organizations up to date with the SoftSecond Loan Program, MHP is announcing today updated income limits for 2009 and changes to its guidelines.
SoftSecond enhanced for foreclosed properties in hard-hit areas
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.
New web site for MassWorks
Employer-assisted homeownership program aims to help Mass. companies, employers
BOSTON, Dec. 10, 2008 --- There's good news for employers who have joined MassWorks and employers who are considering it. The program is going to be easier to use.
2 more employers join MassWorks
BOSTON, December 1, 2008 --- The South Shore Chamber of Commerce and Sea Sports of Cape Cod are the most recent employers to join the MassWorks program, the state's new employer-assisted mortgage program.
