Since 2004, the South Gate HOPE Financial Dignity Center has provided on-the-ground, in-person support to people looking to take back their lives by getting their financial house in order. We are there every step of the way assisting individuals and families to keep their home by providing guidance and assistance on the loan modification process. The community of South Gate and surrounding communities can also receive assistance with credit counseling and pre-purchase counseling over the phone or at our nearby HOPE Center in the neighboring city of Maywood.
Please also visit our Guidance and Resources section, where you can find basic answers to frequently asked questions about credit, homeownership, taxes, small business, and insurance.
CREDIT AND MONEY MANAGEMENT
When you join a HOPE-700-Credit-Score-Communities group you will take classes with other individuals who are looking to improve their FICO scores. These classes will help you move your credit score to the 700+ range. You will learn the basics of making a budget, how to read a credit report, and what can be done to correct errors that may negatively affect your credit rating. The workshop, led by a financial wellbeing coach, will also cover your rights as a consumer, and how to make the most of them.
Topics Include:
HOMEOWNERSHIP
The Homebuyer Orientation is a good first step of the Homeownership Program. You’ll learn about:
The First-Time Homebuyer Workshop is a more extensive look at key topics surrounding homeownership and often includes guest speakers. Topics include:
By enrolling in the Homeownership Program, you will also be eligible for one-on-one counseling sessions during which an Operation HOPE financial wellbeing coach will:
Operation HOPE financial wellbeing coaches also provide free mortgage delinquency counseling to existing homeowners who are at risk of losing their homes. Talk to the financial wellbeing coach at your local HOPE Inside to get started with the process or call our Mortgage HOPE Crisis Hotline at the toll-free number 888-388-4673(HOPE).
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