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Oakland Mayor Jean Quan & Assemblymember Sandré Swanson Invite You to Attend Housing Resource & Foreclosure Prevention Clinic

Oakland Mayor Jean Quan & Assemblymember Sandré Swanson Invite You to Attend


Housing Resource & Foreclosure Prevention Clinic


Monday, November 12th (Veteran’s Day)

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Registration Open: 9:30AM-3:30PM, Program: 10:00AM


Oakland Marriott Convention Center – East Hall

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1001 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607, Downtown 12th Street BART


For Homeowners Needing Assistance:Major lenders & free housing counselors will meet face-to-face to discuss your


options and alternatives to foreclosure. For your appointment, please bring:



  • Two current pay stubs

  • Two monthly bank statements

  • 2 years taxes, W-2s, income sources

  • A list of your monthly expenses

  • Mortgage statements & bank letters

  • Property insurance & tax statements

  • Utility bill as proof of residence

  • A hardship letter in your words


 


Self-employed individuals must also bring:



  • Four months of your most recent bank statements

  • Most recent tax return, including business income

  • A YTD profit and loss statement


 


For Tenants & General Residents:Over 30 housing resource organizations will offer free housing services, one-on-one advising, programs & resources.


 


Free Workshops Presented:



  • Affordable Housing Resources

  • Foreclosure Prevention 101

  • Legal Resources & Options

  • Homeowner & Tenant Rights

  • Dealing with Fraud & Scams

  • How to Repair Your Credit

  • Preparing to Buy a Home


 


Advance Registration & Information:


Online > www.asm.ca.gov/swanson


Phone > 510.286.1670


Day-of registration will be available.


Please request language/hearing assistance at least one week in advance.


 


Participating Lenders:


Chase


Wells Fargo


Bank of America


U.S. Bank


Citibank


 


Participating Housing Counselors:


NID


Unity Council


Operation HOPE


Community Housing Development Corporation 


 


Sponsors:


East Bay Housing Organizations


Chase


U.S. Bank


City of Oakland


One PacificCoast Bank


 


Housing Resource Fair Organizations:


City of Oakland Homeownership Programs


HERA: Housing Economic Rights Advocates


Habitat For Humanity


Center for Independent Living


Bay Area Legal Aid


Ariel outreach Program


Alpha Omega Transitional Housing


Urban Strategies Council & Oakland Community Land Trust


Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency


Tenants Together


Causa Justa Just Cause


East Bay Housing Organizations


Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment


Operation HOPE


Unity Council


Oakland Housing Authority


Sure Path Credit Counseling


East Bay Community Law Center


America’s Tax Experts


Catholic Charities Rental Assistance


If your organization is interested in participating in the Housing Resource Fair, please contact NAzim@oaklandnet.com.


If your organization is interested in providing a workshop, please contact lailan.huen@asm.ca.gov

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