COVID-19 Information and Resources

MassHousing Home Mortgage Borrowers

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Do you have a home mortgage loan with MassHousing?

• View information on making payments, options if you are unable to make payments, and protecting yourself online
• Contact our experienced and dedicated staff at 888.843.6432 or hocustomerservice@masshousing.com

If you have a Non-MassHousing Mortgage

If you are a homeowner whose mortgage is not serviced by MassHousing and have concerns about paying your loan, contact your loan servicer to discuss your circumstances and options.

• If your foreclosure is scheduled in the next 7 days, contact the Massachusetts Division of Banks (DOB)
• Call the Homeownership Preservation Foundation at 888.995.HOPE for unbiased advice on avoiding foreclosure. Learn what you need and what to expect when contacting the HOPE Hotline.
• Contact your local NeighborWorks organization for support and assistance.

Massachusetts Homeowner Assistance Fund (Mass HAF)

Mass HAF is no longer accepting applications. Mass HAF continues to process applications that were received before the application deadline.

Beginning on July 1, 2023, the state-funded Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) program will become available to low-income homeowners who are at risk of foreclosure. Eligible homeowners may apply for RAFT through the Emergency Housing Payment Assistance Portal.

Additional resources for homeowners who are behind on their mortgage are listed on the program website, massmortgagehelp.org.

Renters

If you have concerns about paying your rent, contact your property management company or landlord. Additional information may also be found through the following websites:

• Resources for Renters from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Massachusetts Eviction Diversion Initiative
• COVID-19 Eviction Legal Help Project (CELHP)
• Are you struggling with rent or mortgage payments because of COVID-19?
• ¿Tiene usted dificultades para pagar el alquiler o hipoteca debido al COVID-19?
• Find local services, resources and community partners using Connect from WinnCompanies

Residents of MassHousing-Financed Rental Housing

If you live in a MassHousing-financed multifamily community, you should first contact your property manager. If you feel your concerns are not being addressed, please email MassHousing at rentalmgmt@masshousing.com. Be sure to include the name of your community in your email.

Multifamily Property Owners/Managers

Multifamily communities financed and/or overseen by MassHousing

• Information for MassHousing Multifamily Borrowers seeking Forbearance in accordance with the Federal CARES Act

Additional Links and Resources

• Information, resources and fact sheets from HUD
• Mass. DHCD COVID-19 Website
• Find local services, resources and community partners using Connect from WinnCompanies

Diverse Businesses

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, federal government and others provide several programs to assist small business owners.

• WorkShare Program
• Rapid Response Layoff Aversion
• Commonwealth of Mass. COVID-19 Resources and Guidance for Businesses
• Temporary Guidance for Construction in the City of Boston
• Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program
• SBA Debt Relief
• CARES Act - Economic Impact Payments
• Department of Labor/OSHA COVID-19 Information