Thank You, Veterans, For Your Service
In honor of Veterans’ Day, Springboard would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our service members, both active and retired, and your families for your service to our country.We also wanted...
View ArticleNew Changes to Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP 2.0)
Homeowners who have faced declining property values may be able to refinance their mortgages through the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP).HARP allows borrowers who qualify to refinance into a...
View ArticleBecoming a Homeowner in 2012 is Within Your Reach
According to a recent poll hosted on the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) website, www.DebtAdvice.org, the American dream of homeownership is alive and well. When asked what they were...
View ArticleShould I Refinance? Calculator can help you decide
A lot of considerations go into deciding whether or not to refinance your home. Not the least of these is the financial impact of refinancing. Our “Should I Refinance Calculator” can help you make a...
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Springboard partners with MMI in housing initiative
Springboard and Money Management International (MMI) have joined forces to attack the affordable housing crisis. Springboard is partnering with MMI on a $25 million dollar housing...
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Independent Foreclosure Review (IFR) Deadline is Monday, Dec. 31, 2012
Time is running out. The deadline to apply for an Independent Foreclosure Review (IFR) is Monday, December 31, 2012.Borrowers who’ve suffered financial harm due to errors made during the foreclosure...
View ArticleJoin Us and Participate in America Saves Week
At Springboard, we’re passionate supporters of America Saves Week. This year, we’ve taken our support to the next level and become the campaign coordinator for the Inland Empire Region.You can see our...
View ArticleMaking Home Affordable (MHA) Program Extended
The Making Home Affordable (MHA) program is being extended until December 31, 2015. This is good news for struggling homeowners who need housing counseling and other mortgage counseling services to...
View ArticleHousing Counseling not affected by rising mortgage rates
As a HUD-approved housing counseling agency, Springboard dedicates a lot of time to helping people avoid foreclosure, achieve homeownership, and make informed choices about reverse mortgages. Our...
View ArticleNew Mortgage Rules Released
Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued new rules for mortgage lending that are designed to protect borrowers and ensure the opportunity to avoid foreclosure.Broadly, the new...
View Article5 Ways You Might Be Getting Scammed
Financial scams take many different forms and happen to people in every demographic and socioeconomic class. Even if you’re reasonably careful, you may be falling prey to some sort of scam right...
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Infographic: 5 Ways You Might Be Getting Scammed
To mark National Consumer Protection Week, yesterday we posted 5 Ways You Might Be Getting Scammed.We talked about scams related to mortgages, student loans, credit card debt relief, tax refunds, and...
View ArticleJune is National Homeownership Month
Every year American government and nonprofit agencies designate June as National Homeownership Month. As a HUD regional intermediary for housing counseling, Springboard proudly participates in this...
View ArticleTake our “Preventing Foreclosure” course
In honor of National Homeownership Month, we’re shining a spotlight on our housing assistance services.A great place to start is our free online Preventing Foreclosure course, available through our FIT...
View ArticleHomeownership is Always a Good Idea
We’ve long advocated homeownership as a great way to build wealth. We still believe buying a home of your own is an important early step toward lifelong financial freedom.Because of recent turmoil in...
View ArticleFree Webinar Tomorrow, June 14th: “Preparing for Homeownership”
We regularly offer free webinars and local events to spread financial literacy and help consumers get the education they need. As this month is National Homeownership Month, we’re offering two...
View Article5 Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure Scams
Since the mortgage crisis began in 2008, many government programs have been created to help struggling homeowners. Unfortunately, there are also scam artists trying to take advantage of people who may...
View ArticleHomeownership Preparation Tips
We believe in our goal of making homeowners smarter; one key to preserving homeownership in the long run is to prepare properly in the beginning. That’s a big part of what National Homeownership Month...
View ArticleFree “Preparing for Homeownership” webinar next week
As National Homeownership Month is winding down, we’d like to urge everyone to take part in this event before it ends. We’re offering a free webinar on Tuesday, June 28th on “Preparing for...
View ArticleGet the Most House For Your Money
You’ve finally done it! For years you’ve been saving money and keeping your credit record clean, waiting for the right moment to start looking at houses. And now you’ve got enough saved for a down...
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