Tax Preparation Assistance Available for North Central West Virginia

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The beginning of a new year indicates it’s time to start thinking about tax season!

The IRS will begin accepting and processing 2022 federal tax returns during the first month of the year. The deadline to file taxes typically falls on April 15 unless the date falls on a weekend or holiday.

We chatted with Suree Sarceno, EITC/VITA Coordinator for the North Central EITC Coalition to learn about how VITA is a valuable resource for folks looking for assistance with tax preparation.

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Credit Advising Available to Assist with 2023 Financial Goals

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It’s a new year – a time to refocus, plan for the future and set goals! Perhaps you have goals to reconnect with old friends, incorporate healthier habits into your daily life or to become more financially stable.

At the HomeOwnership Center, we can help you reach your goal of becoming more financially secure through our Credit Advising service!

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Celebrating HomeOwnership Center Inc.’s 25 Year History

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From a RCHA Program to an Independent Non-Profit Organization

Realizing there was a need for affordable and adequate housing for folks in Randolph County, a group of individuals at the Randolph County Housing Authority responded by finding a sustainable and economical solution. The outcome would give folks of all income levels in North Central West Virginia the possibility to attain home ownership, financial stability and to build generational wealth within homes.

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WVHDF’s Homeowners Rescue Program now offering homeowners foreclosure counseling and relief funds to get caught up on delinquent mortgage payments

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The HomeOwnership Center is proud to be a participating organization in the West Virginia Homeowners Rescue Program, a new program from the West Virginia Housing Development Fund utilizing federal rescue funds to assist homeowners who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is designed to help folks who are delinquent on their mortgage, need assistance with paying utilities and/or paying property taxes.

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HOC’s Partnership with Highland Meadows Helps Create Successful Homeowners

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At the HomeOwnership Center, we offer loan products that fit all income level in eight counties – Upshur County, Randolph County, Lewis County, Barbour County, Tucker County, Webster County, Pocahontas County, and Pendleton County.

We strive to get you into your dream home at a rate that fits your financial situation.

We’ve helped several customers reach the dream of home ownership by partnering with Highland Meadows, a community created “to bring quality, convenience and natural outdoor appeal together in one affordable place.”

We chatted with Heather Croson, who manages sales and development at Highland Meadows, to learn more about the neighborhood and how HOC can help more folks looking for their dream home in Highland Meadows.

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HomeOwnership Center Welcomes Graham Godwin to Board of Directors

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The HomeOwnership Center is excited to welcome Upshur County native Graham Godwin to its Board of Directors. Godwin assumed the position of executive director for the Randolph County Housing Authority (RCHA) in January of this year after longtime executive director Karen Jacobson stepped down from her role.

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Longtime HOC Board Member to Leave Role in March

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For the past 14 years, Karen Jacobson has served on the HOC Board of Directors, filling the role of board president for several years and board secretary as she steps down in March. Karen’s role on the HOC board served as an integral part in the HomeOwnership Center’s growth and has shown her dedication to our mission of supporting and educating folks of all income levels on the importance of financial stability and home ownership.

Thank you, Karen, for your hard work and commitment to HOC’s staff and customers.

NOTE: This interview was filmed in December of 2021.

UWM’s Mortgage Insurance Buster Now Available to Help YOU Save Money

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Have your sights set on becoming a homeowner this year? But want to make sure it’s within your budget?

Through United Wholesale Mortgage’s Mortgage Insurance Buster, the HomeOwnership Center can now help you get that expensive house you’ve been eyeing at a lower monthly payment!

We’re SO excited to announce that UWM’s Mortgage Insurance Buster is now available for HOC customers who are using our conventional lending products.

Our loan originator Chris Vance gives us the rundown on this new option available to HOC customers!

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Looking to refinance your mortgage? Here’s what you need to know about refinancing with HOC

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With the COVID-19 pandemic still very much affecting people in several aspects of life, some homeowners are looking for refinance opportunities to lower their mortgage rates. Currently, mortgage rates are low, and many homeowners are taking the opportunity to refinance and save money.

With that said, HomeOwnership Center is expanding its offerings with a new lender relationship, United Wholesale Mortgage, to help homeowners get a lower mortgage rate.

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