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Access to decent, affordable housing provides stability for vulnerable families and helps prevent homelessness. [ read more... ]

Contact John P. Francoeur, Housing Director Fall River Community Development Agency City of Fall River | Phone/Voice/TDD: 508.679.0131 | Email: jfrancoeur@fallriverma.gov  [ read more... ]

HUD’s “Block Party” Homebuyer Event hosted by the City of New Bedford on September 25, 2023 was a great success. Over 120 first time homebuyers attended, and were able to learn about programs offered by MassHousing, Local Lenders, City and Non-profits. Great example of education and collaboration. [ read more... ]

Are you a First Time Home Buyer interested in buying your first home?

www.newbedford-ma.gov/community-development/loans-grants/homeownership/

Do you need repairs to your home or rental property?

www.newbedford-ma.gov/community-development/loans-grants/rehabilitation- accessibility/

Lead paint in your house or rental property?

www.newbedford-ma.gov/community-development/loans-grants/lead-paint-abatement- and-healthy-homes-program/

Need accessibility modifications to your home?

www.newbedford-ma.gov/community-development/loans-grants/rehabilitation- accessibility/
All households must meet HUD income limits to be eligible for these programs. For more information, please call (508) 979-1500 or visit www.newbedford- ma.gov/housing-community-development/
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Catholic Social Services is a non-profit, HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency, providing free and confidential counseling. [ read more... ]

Bristol County Savings Bank has many ways to help welcome you to home ownership. Our First Time Homebuyer’s Mortgage can help you get off to a great start by helping to make it easy and less costly to get into the house that’s right for you. [ read more... ]

Is a down payment the hurdle on your path to buying your first home? Eligible first-time homebuyers can now apply for up to a $10,000 down payment match! [ read more... ]

Bankfive now offers 3% down loan with no PrivateMortgage Insurance (pmi) designed for first-time buyers in Massachusetts, this program offers a below market interest rate with flexible underwriting. [ read more... ]

Opening doors for first-time buyers. Buying your first home is a great way to put down roots in your community, enjoy more freedom, and build an investment for the future. But being able to afford the costs of a mortgage can be a challenge for some. [ read more... ]

NBCU is in your corner. We’ll save you a bundle over other lenders. [ read more... ]