Affordable Housing Clearinghouse
Also known as AHC.
Affordable Housing Clearinghouse is an organization in Lake Forest, CA offering education, financial, housing, and training. A network of lenders, community groups, and public agencies dedicated to the creation of quality affordable housing.
- Location
- Lake Forest, CA
- Services
- Education, Financial, Housing, Training
- Website
- https://affordable-housing.org/
- EIN
- 330489568
Services
Homebuyer Orientation
Workshop covering steps to homeownership, key terms, loan types, and down payment assistance programs and resources.
Application: Register online via Register Now for Homebuyer Orientation.
Fees: Registration fee $10; a special discount rate of $0 is mentioned, but the eligible group is not named.
Credit & Budgeting for Homebuyers
Workshop on credit reports, scores, and budgeting.
Fees: $10 (hardship scholarships available)
Homebuyer Education Certification (Online)
HUD-approved 8-hour online certification workshop, self-paced.
Fees: $99
Schedule: Complete at your own pace.
Pre-purchase housing counseling
Counseling to explore programs, assess homeownership readiness, and identify resources.
Application: Schedule a pre-purchase housing counseling appointment by emailing the Housing Program Manager at the role-listed address on the page.
Orange County Mortgage Assistance Program (MAP)
Silent deferred-payment downpayment assistance loans for low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers; AHC provides required homebuyer education and counseling.
Eligibility: Low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers.
Application: Program is open; see County of Orange website for guidelines and register for a Homebuyer Orientation.
WISH Program (Workforce Initiative Subsidy for Homeownership)
4 to 1 matching grant for first-time homebuyers, up to $30,000; currently closed.
Eligibility: First-time homebuyer at 80% median income limits.
Application: Closed; contact the Housing Program Manager to be added to the interest list.
Project financing through lender members and CDFI
Facilitates loans through lender members and the Clearinghouse CDFI.
Training and technical assistance for non-profit developers
Technical assistance in project financing, development, fundraising, management, and board development.
Locations
- Affordable Housing Clearinghouse office, 23201 Lake Center Drive, Suite 203, Lake Forest, CA, 92630 — Monday through Friday 9AM – 5PM, appointment required
Questions
What does Affordable Housing Clearinghouse offer?
Affordable Housing Clearinghouse offers Homebuyer Orientation, Credit & Budgeting for Homebuyers, Homebuyer Education Certification (Online), Pre-purchase housing counseling, Orange County Mortgage Assistance Program (MAP), WISH Program (Workforce Initiative Subsidy for Homeownership), Project financing through lender members and CDFI, and Training and technical assistance for non-profit developers.
Where is Affordable Housing Clearinghouse?
Affordable Housing Clearinghouse is at 23201 Lake Center Drive, Suite 203, Lake Forest, CA, 92630.
How do I contact Affordable Housing Clearinghouse?
To reach Affordable Housing Clearinghouse, visit https://affordable-housing.org/.
Does Homebuyer Orientation cost anything?
Fees for Homebuyer Orientation: Registration fee $10; a special discount rate of $0 is mentioned, but the eligible group is not named.
How do I apply for Homebuyer Orientation?
Application for Homebuyer Orientation: Register online via Register Now for Homebuyer Orientation.
Does Credit & Budgeting for Homebuyers cost anything?
Fees for Credit & Budgeting for Homebuyers: $10 (hardship scholarships available).
When is Homebuyer Education Certification (Online) available?
Schedule for Homebuyer Education Certification (Online): Complete at your own pace.
Does Homebuyer Education Certification (Online) cost anything?
Fees for Homebuyer Education Certification (Online): $99.
How do I apply for Pre-purchase housing counseling?
Application for Pre-purchase housing counseling: Schedule a pre-purchase housing counseling appointment by emailing the Housing Program Manager at the role-listed address on the page.
Who is eligible for Orange County Mortgage Assistance Program (MAP)?
Eligibility for Orange County Mortgage Assistance Program (MAP): Low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers.
How do I apply for Orange County Mortgage Assistance Program (MAP)?
Application for Orange County Mortgage Assistance Program (MAP): Program is open; see County of Orange website for guidelines and register for a Homebuyer Orientation.
Who is eligible for WISH Program (Workforce Initiative Subsidy for Homeownership)?
Eligibility for WISH Program (Workforce Initiative Subsidy for Homeownership): First-time homebuyer at 80% median income limits.
How do I apply for WISH Program (Workforce Initiative Subsidy for Homeownership)?
Application for WISH Program (Workforce Initiative Subsidy for Homeownership): Closed; contact the Housing Program Manager to be added to the interest list.
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