African Development Center
HUD-Approved Housing Counseling
ADC Main Office
1931 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55454
(612) 333-4772
info@adcminnesota.org
https://www.adcminnesota.org/services-programs/own-home
Service Details
Description
Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-approved housing counseling is for consumers who are seeking, financing, maintaining, renting or owning a home. The sessions help consumers make responsible housing choices in light of their needs and financial situation. Housing counselors educate first-time home buyers about financing options. Counselors also help anyone who wants to (or already does) rent or own a home, to make their rent or mortgage payments and to be a responsible tenant or owner.
Counselors who provide this service are trained and approved by HUD.
Additional Information
Provides information including individual counseling:
* Home purchase
- Budgeting and saving for a home
- Credit management
- Deciding how to find the right home
* Foreclosure prevention
* Home Stretch Workshop classes
About This Location
This agency provides the following counseling services:
* Pre-purchase Counseling
* Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops
Features
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Area Served by County
- Anoka County
- Carver County
- Dakota County
- Hennepin County
- Ramsey County
- Scott County
- Washington County
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Specialization
- Ethiopian Community
- Immigrants
- Liberian Community
- Nigerian Community
- Somali Community
Eligibility
Individuals, families or groups who are tenants, homeowners, homeless or homebuyers, may receive counseling from HUD-approved and HUD-funded housing counseling agencies.
Application Instructions
Call for an appointment or stop in. Homebuyer counseling intake forms available online.
Rochester services by appointment only. Contact the main office to set the appointment.
Fees
Free or low cost
Area Served
Twin Cities Metro area
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (612) 333-4772 | |
| Toll Free | (877) 232-4775 |
Last Update
8/20/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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BH-3700.3200HUD Approved Counseling Agencies Definition
Agencies funded by the federal Office of Housing and Urban Development to provide prepurchase and mortgage default counseling, home equity conversion (reverse mortgage) counseling and information about the HUD rent assistance program for current and prospective purchasers and tenants.
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DM-1800.5000Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling Definition
Programs that provide assistance for people who are unable to make their mortgage payments and at risk of losing their homes through foreclosure or who are already in the foreclosure process. Services may include information about the foreclosure process, legal timelines and how to contact and negotiate with a lender; assessment of the homeowner's financial situation and development of a plan to address homeownership and financial issues; in-depth financial counseling regarding foreclosure avoidance options and/or options that involve leaving the home; advocacy with lenders, when necessary; and referrals to foreclosure prevention resources. Also included are programs that provide mediation services to negotiate a compromise between the individual and the financial institution that holds their mortgage in order to avoid foreclosure.
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PH-1450.3300Immigrant Mutual Assistance Associations Definition
Programs developed and staffed by former refugees and immigrants that help newly arrived people from their previous country or region of residence begin a new life in the U.S. Mutual assistance associations address the unique cultural needs of the specific immigrant/refugee population they serve and provide a variety of services including cultural adjustment support, English language instruction, interpretation/translation services, housing and employment assistance, transportation, clothing and furniture, as needed, small business development assistance and help in accessing other social services.
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YE-3300Immigrants Definition
Individuals from other countries who have come to the United States to live permanently.
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YH-0300African Community Definition
Individuals whose nationality, ethnic background and cultural ancestry are those of one of the countries and peoples of the continent of Africa.
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YH-0300.1800Ethiopian Community Definition
Individuals who are either citizens of Ethiopia or who identify themselves as part of the Ethiopian community. Ethiopia is a country in east Africa. The official language is Amharic.
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YH-0300.4500Liberian Community Definition
Individuals who are either citizens of Liberia or who identify themselves as part of the Liberian community. Liberia is a country in west Africa. The official language is English.
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YH-0300.6100Nigerian Community Definition
Individuals who are either citizens of Nigeria or who identify themselves as part of the Nigerian community. Nigeria is a country in west Africa. The official language is English.
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YH-0300.8150Somali Community Definition
Individuals who identify themselves as part of the Somali community. Somalia is a country in east Africa, although without any effective national government due to lengthy civil war. Breakaway governments operate in Somaliland and Puntland. The official language is Somali.