Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency - PA Housing Search - Homeowner Assistance Fund (PAHAF)
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Eligibility:
A) Homeowner owns and occupies the property as their primary
residence;
B) Property in Pennsylvania
C) Homeowner has experienced a financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic since January 21, 2020, and is seeking assistance with past due mortgage and housing-related expenses. This can include a qualified financial hardship that began before January 21, 2020 and continued after that date
D) Homeowner is at least 30 days past due on the mortgage payments and/or housing-related expenses for which they are requesting PAHAF assistance, except for forward mortgage assistance, for which, as a standalone option, mortgage payments cannot be delinquent to receive funding
E) Household income is equal to or less than 150% area median income (AMI)
F) Homeowner’s first mortgage must have been, at the time of origination, not greater than the Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac conforming loan limit in effect at the time of loan origination
G) Homeowner has not already received or applied for assistance for mortgage payment, mortgage reinstatement, property charges, and/or utility payment from another federal, state, local, nonprofit, or tribal source.
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B) Property in Pennsylvania
C) Homeowner has experienced a financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic since January 21, 2020, and is seeking assistance with past due mortgage and housing-related expenses. This can include a qualified financial hardship that began before January 21, 2020 and continued after that date
D) Homeowner is at least 30 days past due on the mortgage payments and/or housing-related expenses for which they are requesting PAHAF assistance, except for forward mortgage assistance, for which, as a standalone option, mortgage payments cannot be delinquent to receive funding
E) Household income is equal to or less than 150% area median income (AMI)
F) Homeowner’s first mortgage must have been, at the time of origination, not greater than the Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac conforming loan limit in effect at the time of loan origination
G) Homeowner has not already received or applied for assistance for mortgage payment, mortgage reinstatement, property charges, and/or utility payment from another federal, state, local, nonprofit, or tribal source.
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Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 8:00pm; Saturday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Phone/FAX Numbers
- (877) 428-8844
Email Address: info@socialserve.com
Fee Amounts:
Services free of charge
Intake Requirements:
Copy of government-issued photo ID for all homeowner applicants
Copy of your Social Security or Tax Identification card, OR Submission of income tax related forms such as 1040s, W2s, 1099s, etc., showing your full Social Security or Tax Identification Number
Proof of current income (such as 2020 Tax Return, W2s, 1099s, etc.)
Proof of home ownership (e.g., copy of the most recently recorded deed, tax bill)
Attest to a COVID related material decrease in income or increase in expenses
Additional information you feel would be beneficial in explaining your situation
Copy of your Social Security or Tax Identification card, OR Submission of income tax related forms such as 1040s, W2s, 1099s, etc., showing your full Social Security or Tax Identification Number
Proof of current income (such as 2020 Tax Return, W2s, 1099s, etc.)
Proof of home ownership (e.g., copy of the most recently recorded deed, tax bill)
Attest to a COVID related material decrease in income or increase in expenses
Additional information you feel would be beneficial in explaining your situation
Geographical Area:
Pennsylvania
Additional Services Offered at this Agency:
- Foreclosure Prevention Loan Modification/Refinancing Programs
- Home Barrier Removal Loans
- Home Rehabilitation Loans
- Home Rental Listings
- Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
- Housing Down Payment Loans/Grants
- Housing Search Assistance
- Lead Testing
- Low Income Home Loans
- Low Income/Subsidized Private Rental Housing
- Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling * COVID-19
- Mortgage Payment Assistance
- Mortgage Payment Assistance * COVID-19
- Post Disaster Housing Assistance
- Property Tax Payment Assistance * COVID-19
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