Housing

Dedicated to building thriving communities.

We are dedicated to building thriving communities through strong economic infrastructure. Our housing programs offer families long-term, sustainable solutions that focus on building assets through savings and homeownership. Our wealth accumulation services include financial literacy education, budgeting, credit counseling, homeownership, foreclosure prevention, and loan modification.

How to Get Involved

Have questions? Contact a First-time Homebuyers Coordinator, click here, or call 954-584-0777.

Ready to take the course?

Own Your Home

Program Overview

First-Time Homebuyers Workshop (FTHW). The Homeownership education workshop provides comprehensive housing counseling for first-time homebuyers. The monthly workshop is an 8-hour course that provides information on the steps to homeownership including budgeting and credit, predatory lending, the lending process, searching for a home and maintaining the home.

The Urban League of Broward County is a HUD-approved agency.

Program Benefits

Understanding the homeownership process
Learning about available community resources
Course Certification

Program Funders

The Urban League of Broward County's First-time Homebuyers Workshop program is funded by:

Bank of America
Fannie Mae
Foreclosure Counseling Program
Freddie Mac
HUD
National Urban League
Wells Fargo

How to Get Involved

Have questions? Contact a First-time Homebuyers Coordinator, click here, or call 954-584-0777.

Ready to take the course?

Save Your Home

Program Overview

Homeownership Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention provides comprehensive housing counseling for first-time homebuyers and individuals facing foreclosure. Debt reduction counseling and monthly workshops that are required prior to purchasing a home are provided as well as grant/loan application assistance. Our First-Time Homebuyer Workshop helps qualified low and moderate-income residents in Broward County realize the dream of homeownership.

First Time Homebuyer Workshop (FTHW) is an 8 hour course held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. FTHW provides information on the steps to homeownership including budgeting & credit, predatory lending, the lending process, searching and maintaining the home. Visit the Urban League's event calendar here to register.
Foreclosure Prevention & Loan Modification - works with the Freddie Mac Help Center to help homeowners who are facing mortgage foreclosure. Discuss your situation with one of our HUD-approved counselors. It’s FREE and it’s confidential. See Save Your Money Section Below or make an appointment to meet with one of our counselors today!

Foreclosure Prevention Success Story: Meet Ms. Rowena

Did you know?

Florida has the third highest foreclosure inventory out of approximately 549,000 homes in foreclosure in the United States.

Save your home today!

Are you experiencing financial hardship?
Have you fallen behind on your mortgage payments?
Do you owe more than your home is worth?
Are you in danger of foreclosure?
Are you worried about losing your home?

Our team believes in second chances. The Urban League of Broward County is here to alleviate the burden and stress of possibly losing your home. We are in this together.

Our services include:

Foreclosure prevention assistance
Mortgage loan modification
Financial assistance
Financial education and counseling
Additional resources

Call us today at 954-584-0777 to schedule your appointment with an HUD-approved counselor.

The Foreclosure Prevention Program is offered through the Urban League of Broward County's Center for Asset Building. The center also provides comprehensive housing counseling for individuals facing foreclosure and debt reduction counseling, financial literacy workshops, budget & credit counseling, grant/loan application assistance. For more information, please call 954-584-0777.