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Homeownership Preservation Foundation & CMG Financial Partner to Increase Homeownership Opportunities Nationwide
[April 25, 2018]

Homeownership Preservation Foundation & CMG Financial Partner to Increase Homeownership Opportunities Nationwide


The Homeownership Preservation Foundation (HPF) and CMG Financial will be helping more people reach their dream of owning a home, through pre-purchase education and homebuyer preparation with CMG Financial's proprietary down payment crowdfunding platform, HomeFundMe™.

Aspiring homeowners who participate on CMG Financial's HomeFundMe™ platform and work with HPF will receive coaching that will include a financial review, budgeting and planning education on the home buying process, and preparation for challenges that may arise while owning a home.

"Over nine million consumers have turned to the Homeownership Preservation Foundations' 888-995-HOPE Hotline™ as a trusted resource over the past decade," said David Berenbaum, CEO, Homeownership Preservation Foundation. "We look forward to collaborating with CMG Financial to help the next nine million consumers realize sustainable homeownership through our HOME pre-purchase counseling and financial coaching programs."



The HOME program offers HUD-certified pre-purchase counseling and coaching, so people can prepare for homeownership, ease their mortgage approval and make informed decisions before they buy a home. For CMG Financial clients who have already signed a purchase contract, the HOME program will prepare them for expenses related to closing, as well as other budgeting and financial responsibilities of a long-term homeowner.

HomeFundMe™ allows prospective homeowners the ability to crowdfund their down payment online through the simplest down payment gifting platform in the nation. There are no transaction fees and each user is provided a fundraising coach to assist them with their campaign. In conjunction with the ability to crowdfund, people will have an opportunity to receive up to a $2500 grant if they complete pre-purchase education or homebuyer preparation from HPF. CMG Financial will reimburse the cost of education and preparation at closing for anyone currently enrolled with HPF that uses HomeFundMe™.


"Down payment assistance program access nationwide is inconsistent and sometimes absent, making HomeFundMe™ one of the few nationwide options to create opportunities in markets currently under supported," said CMO Paul Akinmade, CMG Financial. "We are passionate about giving prospective homeowners the education needed to make smart homebuying decisions. We are very excited to be working with the Homeownership Preservation Foundation as we believe HomeFundMe™ gives counselors and coaches additional options when helping people achieve the dream of home ownership responsibly."

For more information, go to HomeFundMe.com.

Homeownership Preservation Foundation, also known as HPF, is an independent, national, nonprofit organization dedicated to guiding consumers onto the path of sustainable homeownership and improving their overall financial health. The Homeowner's HOPE™ Hotline, 888-995-HOPE™, helps homeowners avoid foreclosure. The HOME Program provides coaching before people buy a home. For more information, visit homeownershippreservation.org.

CMG Financial is a well-capitalized, privately held mortgage-banking firm founded in 1993. The company makes its products and services available to the market through three distinct origination channels including Retail Lending, Wholesale Lending, and Correspondent Lending. CMG Financial currently operates in all states, including District of Columbia, and holds federal agency lending approvals with HUD, VA, RHS, GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC. Throughout the mortgage banking and housing markets, CMG Financial is widely known for responsible lending practices, industry and consumer advocacy, product innovation, and operational efficiency.


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