After completing an educational program, you may be eligible for subsidized rates on a home loan, and/or down payment assistance. These programs work with local lenders and can be a great way to get into your first home with affordable rates and payments.
Resources for New Jersey Homeowners
If you're a NJ homeowner wishing to refinance your mortgage, or looking for information on home equity financing, there are resources for you, too. Even if your lender provides you with an attractive quote, compare offers since you may be eligible for a lower rate or better terms, and this could possibly be good leverage to use in speaking with your current lender.
If your home is worth less than you owe, it won't qualify for traditional refinance programs. Help may be available through federal and local loan modification and refinance programs designed to help owners keep their homes . If your mortgage lender cannot refinance your mortgage, ask if someone can refer you to an appropriate program, or use this list to find the help you need.
If you're facing foreclosure, beware of scams designed to separate you from your money and your home. Don't fall for unsolicited offers of help; you can start getting information for legitimate assistance programs through the
US Department of Housing & Urban Development's New Jersey Site.
National and Local Help Available
New Jersey residents can also select from national resources including The US Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Veterans Administration. These agencies provide information on home loan programs and links to local resources for home buyers and homeowners.
Also, please make use of our
loan calculators which include a
refinance calculator, a
mortgage loan rate comparison calculator, and an
amortization calculator & amortization chart. There's also a
mortgage calculator to tell you your monthly payments, and an
affordability calculator that looks as how much you can spend, and your expenses to show you how much home you can afford.
New Jersey Home Buyer & Homeowner Resources New Jersey Housing and NJ Mortgage Finance Agency
New Jersey Housing and NJ Mortgage Finance Agency Refinance/Rehab Program
New Jersey Housing Resource Center
New Jersey Housing Resource Center Information on NJ Reverse Mortgages
New Jersey Foreclosure Law info
New Jersey Attorney General Mortgage Fraud Information
US Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD info for home buyers - federal and New Jersey Housing links)
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs' NJ Guide to Affordable Housing
HUD NJ Homeowner Education Programs
HUD approved housing counseling agencies
HUD New Jersey Community Homebuyer Resources
HUD Avoid Foreclosure Tips and Resources
Veterans Administration Loan Guaranty Program
National Foundation for Credit Counseling (links to local providers)
USDA NJ Rural Housing Information
Tax Rate (estimates by state)
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance