Who We Are

WHC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Washington corporation. We are community-supported and financed through government grants, corporate contributions, and individual donations. Our sole mission is “to increase and preserve homeownership for low and moderate-income individuals and families.” We provide unbiased, free information regarding the lending and homebuying process, low-income assistance programs, predatory lending prevention, and foreclosure prevention; and we make referrals to appropriate local service providers, lenders, and real estate professionals throughout the state of Washington.

Potential homebuyers can contact us at our free, statewide, and toll-free Homeownership Hotline by calling (877) 894-4663. Potential first-time buyers will receive guidance, referrals, and our First-Time Homebuyers Guide which includes:

• Homebuyer education and counseling programs
• Mortgage programs and products for first-time homebuyers
• Down payment / purchase assistance for eligible first-time borrowers
• Default / foreclosure prevention services; Credit repair assistance
• Predatory lending prevention resources

We DO NOT:

Sell lending, real estate, or other services or products,

Charge for classes, information or referrals,

Accept payment from lenders or real estate professionals to be on our referral list, nor

Make loans

You can COUNT ON US for:

Help whenever you need it,

Everything you need to know to avoid costly mistakes,

Learning about the homebuying process and how to get what is best for you, and

Plain talk about the complex process of buying your first home

2010 Board of Directors

• Paula Benson , President, HomeSteet Bank
• Kim Toskey, Vice President, Guild Mortgage
• Todd Pietzsch, Boeing Employees Credit Union
• John Hunt, Los Arboles Management, LLC
• Jane Bloom, Executive Director

Staff

• Stefan Patton, Information and Referral Specialist
• Candace Sheehan, Information and Referral Specialist
• Loren Shekell, Certified Housing Counselor
• Marc Cote, Program Director

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