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Homeownership - Abingdon, People Incorporated of Virginia

1173 West Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210

Eligibility
Must be a creditworthy first-time homebuyer for some programs or those who have not owned a home in the last three years to access low-interest home loans. Must be a homeowner for repair loans. Must be behind on your mortgage or in danger of defaulting on your home loan for Foreclosure Prevention Counseling. Very low to moderate income households. Services available to residents of Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, and Washington counties as well as the City of Bristol. Must purchase in Virginia for homeownership assistance or live in Virginia for repair loans. Call for additional information
Hours
8am to 4:30pm from Monday through Friday
Languages
Spanish
Application process
Intake includes a financial analysis, spending plan, action plan, disclosures, privacy policy, authorization to share information and permission to pull a credit report. The first meeting usually takes an hour. A housing counselor will help you determine which service may be best for you. Contact us at (276) 619-2201 or at [email protected]. Foreclosure Prevention Counseling: (276)623-9000 First-Time Homebuyer Loans & Homebuyer Loans: (276)619-2201 Homebuyer Education: Visit https://www.virginiahousing.com/homebuyers/homebuyer-education#.VFetdsmlC2U
Fees
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Service area
Bristol, VA Buchanan, VA Dickenson, VA Lee, VA Russell, VA Scott, VA Washington, VA Wise, VA
This program provides low-interest loans for homebuyers, down payment and closing cost assistance, home repair loans, and a Homeownership Education Program. Staff also provide housing counseling which includes budget and credit counseling, mortgage default and foreclosure counseling, Fair Housing counseling, and financial management.
Providing organization
People Incorporated of Virginia
People Incorporated is a community action agency headquartered in Abingdon. We serve 16 cities and counties across Virginia with vital services that include early childhood education, financial services, affordable housing, homeless and housing services, adult education and workforce and community development. We operate Head Start centers serving families in Southwest Virginia, Clarke County, Frederick County and Winchester City. We also manage affordable housing properties across the state. Our mission is to provide opportunities for economically disadvantaged people to reach their goals in order to enhance their lives, their families, and their communities.