Freddie Mac Housing Help Centers and Network

Find a Borrower Help Center Near You

Through Freddie Mac’s on-the-ground Housing Help Centers and national Housing Help Network, trusted nonprofit intermediaries offer free assistance that includes a full suite of financial education, mortgage and rental help services.

If You Are Planning to Buy a Home

Housing Help Centers can help you prepare for homeownership by: 

• Teaching important financial skills such as planning your budget and building your credit.
• Guiding you on the steps to sustainable homeownership through workshops and one-on-one counseling.
• Comparing the affordable features of various mortgage products — including products that offer lower down payment options.
• Providing information on down payment and closing cost assistance programs in your area.

If You Are Looking for Rental Housing

Housing Help Centers can help you find your next home by:

• Assisting with your search for new apartments or locating alternative housing.
• Providing financial planning and education to help you prepare for your next move.

If You’re Struggling to Make Your Mortgage Payments

Housing Help Centers can help you make your mortgage payments on time by: 

• Providing holistic financial education counseling, including reviewing your budget and providing debt and credit management services.
• Offering educational resources and tools to help you get back on track.
• Explaining, identifying and pursuing the best option to avoid foreclosure while working closely with your loan servicer (the company listed on your mortgage statement).

If You Need Help Staying in Your Apartment

Housing Help Centers can help you secure and maintain safe, reliable housing by:

• Providing access or referrals to tenant support services, including legal or financial aid and rental counseling. These services can help renters experiencing challenging life events or housing stability issues.
• Connecting you with services and resources to prevent evictions and help keep your home in good repair.
• Educating you on your rights and responsibilities as a renter and offering support and mediation in case of landlord-tenant disputes.

Services offered may vary by provider. You can contact our Housing Help Network Hotline for assistance at 877-300-4179.

Housing Help Centers