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What is a mortgage?

In this mortgage guide, learn about the most common types of mortgages, how they work and the ways Habitat improves access to affordable mortgages.

Burning bright: Homeowner celebrates her final mortgage payment

In 1996, Maria applied to Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity’s homeownership program in the hopes of providing a safe and stable home for her five children. Now 25 years later, she and her friends celebrated her final mortgage payment, and in Habitat tradition, they burned the mortgage papers she signed all those years ago.

Congress answers Habitat’s call, providing nearly $10 billion in emergency mortgage payment assistance for low-income homeowners

Habitat for Humanity is applauding Congress for responding to its call for emergency mortgage assistance for low-income homeowners. The House and Senate included nearly $10 billion in mortgage payment support in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

Global Village payment and cancellation policies

Once you join a Habitat program, we hope that you’re able to build with us. However, Unexpected events come up. If your plans change, please let us know right away. Here is how we can help.

As May rent and mortgage payments come due, Habitat for Humanity organizations from all 50 states tell Congress housing stability needed now, more than ever

Habitat is urging Congress to take greater action to support housing stability and the nonprofit organizations that serve low-income families.

Habitat homeowners celebrate their final payment

Irma and Silverio celebrated the final payment on their Habitat home by shredding the mortgage.

Qualifications for a Habitat homeowner

Find out more about the qualifications for Habitat homeownership.

Habitat for Humanity welcomes amendments to home mortgage reforms

Habitat CEO: Economic relief bill offers down payment on housing support, but action still needed for long-term stability

Habitat for Humanity International Jonathan Reckford CEO issues a statement on the bipartisan COVID-19 economic relief legislation.

Freedom Mortgage partners with Habitat for Humanity to support Veterans Build program

Nationwide mortgage lender will help U.S. military veterans with full home rehab and improvement projects.

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