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BOSTON, March 6, 2011 --- Scores of community residents, area bankers, and public officials filled the Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance headquarters on Dorchester Ave. Saturday to honor 20 women who helped create and build the nation's most successful and longest running private-sector mortgage program for first-time homebuyers.

NEW BEDFORD, Sept. 10, 2008 --- In an example of how cities can turn foreclosed and abandoned properties into assets in the community, New Bedford Mayor Scott W. Lang joined with representatives from Bank of America and MHP to congratulate first-time homebuyer Noah Griffith, who bought a rehabilitated three-family property with a SoftSecond loan.

BOSTON, May 15, 2008 --- The Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) has recognized Bank of America for its outstanding work in helping low- and moderate-income families purchase their first home through the state's SoftSecond Loan Program.

Patrick Administration recognizes Dorchester family; also cites bank, city for program support

BOSTON, May 7, 2008 --- The Patrick Administration today honored a Dorchester family, Bank of America and the City of Boston for helping the state's most affordable mortgage program achieve its 10,000th loan and for setting a record for loans in a single year while maintaining low foreclosure rates.

Bank receives award for being state's top SoftSecond lender in 2006

BOSTON, June 20, 2007 --- The Massachusetts Housing Partnership's SoftSecond Loan Program has recognized Sovereign Bank for its outstanding work helping low and moderate-income first-time homebuyers realize the dream of homeownership.

Receives award for outstanding for connecting buyers with SoftSecond Loan Program

BOSTON, May 24, 2007 --- MHP's SoftSecond Loan Program has recognized Boston Private Bank & Trust Company for its outstanding work helping low and moderate-income first-time homebuyers realize the dream of homeownership.