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Transforming HUD for the 21st Century

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Transforming HUD for the 21^st Century

HUD announces a series of restructuring and systemic changes within its Offices of Multifamily Housing and Field Policy and Management (FPM)

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HUD's Proposed 2014 Budget

HUD's Proposed 2014 Budget - Housing and Communities Built to Last

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President Obama and Vice President Biden meet with HUD Secretary Donovan and advisors in the Oval Office to discuss the ongoing Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts

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Ongoing Recovery Efforts from Hurricane Sandy

President Obama and Vice President Biden meet with HUD Secretary Donovan and advisors in the Oval Office to discuss the ongoing Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts

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Avoiding Foreclosure

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Avoiding Foreclosure

There are a number of programs to assist homeowners who are at risk of foreclosure and otherwise struggling with their mortgage payments.

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Are You a Distressed Homeowner in Need of Help?

Are You a Distressed Homeowner in Need of Help?

Talk to a HUD-approved Housing Counselor

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Quick Links

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

National Mortgage Settlement Provides Relief for more than 620,000 Homeowners, Including Vinel Cooper in Pennsylvania

Jason Kravitz

The nation’s largest mortgage servicers have distributed $50.63 billion in direct relief to over 620,000 homeowners, or roughly $81,000 per homeowner as part of the National Mortgage Settlement, according to a progress update released today by independent settlement monitor Joseph A. Smith of the Office of Mortgage Settlement Oversight. Over one year ago, the Department of Justice, Department of Housing Urban Development (HUD) and 49 state attorneys general reached a landmark agreement with the nation’s five largest mortgage servicers to address mortgage loan servicing and foreclosure abuses.

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

HUD Announces Foreclosure Protection for Oklahoma Storm Victims

Tuesday, May 21 2013

National Mortgage Settlement Provides More Than $50 Billion in Consumer Relief

Friday, May 17, 2013

HUD Offices to Close Nationwide on Friday, May 24th

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Community Planning and Development

Developing Viable Communities

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Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity

Equal Housing Opportunities
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Public and Indian Housing

Ensuring safe, decent,
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Ginnie Mae

Helping to make affordable housing a reality for millions of low and moderate-income households across America

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Federal Housing Administration

Insuring More Than 40 Million Mortgages Since 1934

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HUD Implementation of the Recovery Act

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Innovation of the Day

Innovation of the Day