MHP News

SoftSecond honors Worcester for helping first-time homebuyers BOSTON, May 17, 2007 --- MHP has recognized the HomeOwnership Center of Worcester for its outstanding work helping low and moderate-income first-time homebuyers.

MHP to attend homebuyer fair in Springfield, sponsored by HAP, Inc. BOSTON, May 1, 2007 --- On Saturday, May 12, the Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) will be traveling to Springfield to attend a homebuyer fair to provide information on SoftSecond, the state's most affordable mortgage program for first-time homebuyers.

Gov. Patrick announces immediate action to address rising foreclosures BOSTON, April 25, 2007 --- Governor Deval L. Patrick announces both immediate regulatory action and proposes legislation to assist families facing foreclosures.

SoftSecond lifts price limits, makes on-line lender tools user friendly BOSTON, March 16, 2007 --- In its ongoing effort to make SoftSecond Loan more accessible to first-time homebuyers, MHP has announced that it will no longer implement purchase price limits on the amount borrowers can spend on their homes.

Second to none: MHP recognizes SoftSecond partners BOSTON, March 1, 2007 --- MHP's SoftSecond Loan Program looks back and ahead, recognizing four top partners for their work in 2006 and announcing guidelines changes for 2007...

New site makes SoftSecond easier for homebuyers, lenders BOSTON, January 16, 2007 --- Enhanced graphics and clearer step-by-step procedures for homebuyers and lenders are the key features of the new web site for the SoftSecond Loan Program.

Worcester center increases post-purchase counseling WORCESTER, December 14, 2006 --- As foreclosure rates in Massachusetts continue to climb, the NeighborWorks Homeownership Center of Worcester has taken a major step forward, teaming with the Massachusetts Housing Partnership's SoftSecond Loan Program to increase its post-purchase homeownership outreach to first-time homebuyers in the Worcester and south central Massachusetts area.

Changes to create more opportunities for homebuyers BOSTON, November 1, 2006 --- MHP has announced that the SoftSecond Loan Program for first-time homebuyers is now available in every community in the Commonwealth and to households making up to 100 percent of median income.

SoftSecond continues to help lower-income homebuyers BOSTON, March 6, 2006 --- Amid reports of rising foreclosure rates and predatory activity by out-of-state lenders, a state mortgage program that has helped over 8,700 low and moderate-income homebuyers was able to maintain its history of low foreclosure rates.

Lt. Governor Healey announces $2.5M in funds for Soft Second Loan Program LYNN, February 15, 2006 ---Affordable homeownership opportunities for low and moderate income families increased today as Lieutenant Governor Kerry Healey announced that $2.5 million will be awarded to 47 communities and 9 regional organizations across Massachusetts to help first-time homeowners qualify for a mortgage.