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Media Release

June 2, 2008

Media Contacts:

Rosann Doran
Public Information Officer
303.438.6308                                                            

 

Housing counselor coming  

Broomfield will become home for a housing counselor this summer, thanks to Boulder County Housing Authority Housing Counseling Program. 

Through receipt of a federal grant, a counselor in Broomfield will provide comprehensive one-on-one services for Broomfield (and Boulder County) residents on key housing and financial issues including credit repair and budgeting guidance, pre- and post-purchase preparation, mortgage default and foreclosure prevention assistance, and Reverse Mortgage (HECM) education. Additionally, the Program conducts a free monthly Homeownership Training course, for Broomfield residents. 

Currently, the Boulder County Housing Authority collaborates with Broomfield as a partner in the Boulder County/Broomfield Regional HOME Consortium, via the Broomfield Housing Authority, and through a recently-developed relationship with the Public Trustee’s Office to refer residents in foreclosure to counselors for assistance.  

The full-time counselor will occupy an office in the Broomfield City and County Building. This office will be self-sufficient, and supervised by Boulder County as part of the collaboration. 

The Housing Counseling Program is supported by grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a sub-grant from Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), funding from municipalities within Boulder County, and private bank contributions.

While the Housing Counseling Program’s services have consistently covered Broomfield residents after its transition from Boulder County, this addition will provide convenience and access to many currently underserved segments of Broomfield’s population.  

First-time homebuyers will be educated and supported; homeowners struggling with mortgage default and foreclosure may obtain help earlier, enabling them to cut their losses; and Seniors preparing for their financial future will be able to receive required Reverse Mortgage counseling in their neighborhood. This local service will significantly benefit  residents, and the Broomfield community as a whole. 

Visit the Broomfield Housing Authority Web site at http://www.broomfield.org/housing/ for updated contact information.