Press Releases

6/15/2022

Outpriced but not out of luck: NeighborWorks America housing experts weigh in on helping people find and keep homes

NeighborWorks America's Vice President of National Homeownership Programs Noelle Melton and Vice President of National Initiatives Tonya Tyler are leading efforts to help ensure that people can afford to own homes, understand what is needed to stay in them, and know what resources are available.

11/22/2021

NeighborWorks America and Wells Fargo Are Keeping People Housed

This new effort to help people stay in their homes provides grants totaling $665,000 and focuses on making a difference in communities of color.

10/21/2021

New coalition of leading affordable housing advocates jointly appeal for meaningful GSE Duty to Serve plans

In the face of a mounting housing affordability crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, 20 leading affordable housing organizations today urged the Federal Housing Finance Agency to require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to substantially improve their Duty to Serve proposals before the regulator approves them.

8/26/2021

NeighborWorks America offers tips to empower homeowners and renters during National Preparedness Month and all year

As National Preparedness Month approaches, NeighborWorks America urges homeowners and renters to apply some essential tips to prepare for potential emergencies and natural disasters.

7/28/2021

NeighborWorks America experts: Moratoria expiration date and housing counselor certification deadline will affect thousands trying to keep homes

With the moratoria on foreclosures and evictions scheduled to end July 31, more and more people need help to stay in their homes.

11/10/2020

Financial services and consumer coalition launches borrower awareness campaign

'Not OK? That's OK' is designed to spur borrowers facing hardship to call their servicer or a counselor.

9/23/2016

New report from NeighborWorks America focuses on people who’ve been helped by foreclosure prevention counseling

The latest report on the National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling (NFMC) program stresses that homeowners continue to face challenges, including the need for better communication between housing counselors and mortgage servicers.

5/26/2016

Nearly $40 million awarded through National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling program to help more than 122,000 families

NeighborWorks America announced that nearly $40 million has been awarded to 21 state housing finance agencies, 19 HUD-approved housing counseling intermediaries and 60 community-based NeighborWorks organizations to provide counseling to families and individuals facing the threat of foreclosure.

3/21/2016

More than two million homeowners helped by the National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling Program

NeighborWorks America announced that more than 2 million homeowners facing foreclosure have received much-needed counseling thanks to the Congressionally-funded National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling Program.

Annual Report FY 2021

NeighborWorks America's mission is to help meet the housing and community development needs in communities across the nation. In 2021, that mission was more critical than ever. Read our annual report to learn how we, along with NeighborWorks network organizations, are making an impact. If you're interested in speaking to an expert or learning more information, please contact media@nw.org or 202-760-4097.

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