1357 Home Avenue - Akron, Ohio 44310 - Tel: 330-631-0350 Fax: 330-631-0355
TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY BY PRESENTING
PRINCIPLES THAT PROMOTE
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SAFE, DECENT
AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND TO
ENCOURAGE HOMEOWNERSHIP
Each household should strive to
secure Housing that is safe, decent
and affordable. Everyone should
evaluate their home to identify
areas that may contribute to high
utility cost, safety / health hazards.
Other items to be concerned
about would include organizations
that prey on the equity in your
home. These agencies provide
services and products that charge
higher fees. MSDC can help you
determine a plan of action to identify
lenders and agencies that will
best meet your financial needs.
Mustard Seed Development Center is a HUD Certified
Housing Counseling Agency that is dedicated to provide:
• Housing Education and Training
• Down Payment Assistance
• Closing Cost Assistance
• Preparation for Applying for Housing Assistance
• Purchase Rehab Units
• New Construction Units
• Contractor Referrals
• Housing Advocacy and Landlord Mediation
• Initial Housing Examination
• Landlord / Tenant Training
• Eviction / Foreclosure Prevention
• Utility Shut Off Prevention
• Relocation Evaluation
• Home Maintenance/Repair Counseling
Services to Assist with Purchasing a Home:
• Homebuyer Briefing
• Preparation with Loan Application
• Home Selection Examination
• Assistance and Guidance with Home Purchase Activities,
Transaction and Selection Consulting
• Homeownership Training
1. Home Maintenance & Repairs
2. Avoiding Predatory Lending
3. Foreclosure Prevention
4. Organizing My Home
5. How To Understand Value
• Post - Homeownership Counseling (Only to address
refinance and/or renovation matters)
• Contractor Referral for Homeownership
What is Homebuyer Counseling?
Many individuals experience challenging issues in purchasing a home.
MSDC offers seminars and counseling program designed to educate new and/or first generation homebuyers.
These programs address lending barriers
and issues that need professional guidance and/or mediation
for the closing process.
Individuals with Credit Issues Must Go Through MSDC Financial Literacy Program Prior To Homebuyer Counseling
• Four (4) Homebuyer Seminars
1. Homeownership Orientation
2. Homeownership Budgeting
3. Homeownership Credit
4. Homeownership Process
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