HARDEST HIT FUND

Fourth Quarter 2018 Performance Summary
90+ Delinquency: Percentage of serviced loans 90 days or more past due or in the process of foreclosure.

(Source: Mortgage Bankers Association’s National Delinquency Survey)

Unemployment Rate: Ratio of unemployed to the civilian labor force.

(Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Program Funds: Program funds are equal to the HFA’s total HHF allocation cap, less permitted administrative expenses.

Funds Drawn: Program and administrative funds HFAs have drawn from their account with Treasury containing their 

total HHF allocations.

Funds Disbursed: Funds HFAs have disbursed to HHF program participants, including those disbursed through down 

payment and blight elimination programs.

Homeowners Assisted: Eligible homeowners who have received financial assistance under one or more HHF programs. 

Includes borrowers assisted under down payment programs. Does not include structures removed under 

blight elimination programs.

Assistance Provided: Amount of financial assistance provided under HHF programs (equal to funds disbursed).

HARDEST HIT FUND QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

Background and Glossary of Terms

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• In 2010, The Hardest Hit Fund (HHF) provided $7.6 billion to 18 states and the District of Columbia to assist struggling 

homeowners through locally tailored programs administered by each respective housing finance agency (HFA) in order to 

help prevent avoidable foreclosures and stabilize housing markets. These areas were designated “hardest hit” because they 

experienced steep home price declines and/or severe unemployment in the economic downturn.

• On February 19, 2016, Treasury announced the extension of HHF through December 31, 2020, and an additional $2 billion 

to allocate to the programs, for a total allocation of $9.6 billion. HFAs may choose to re-open select, closed programs or 

propose new programs.

• HFAs report program performance on a quarterly basis. This Quarterly Performance Summary is intended to serve as an 

additional resource for Hardest Hit Fund program information, performance data, and key economic and loan performance 

indicators. For more detailed information, including any reporting corrections or revisions that occurred subsequent to the 

quarter end, please see the official quarterly report posted on each HFA’s website accessible on the “State-by-State 

Information” page found here: www.treasury.gov/HHF.

Terms used in this Summary:
FIFTH ROUND FUNDING ALLOCATIONS

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$28

$383

$8

$78

$31

$269

$62

$58

$263

$42

$224

$115

$9

$192

$95

$37

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$500

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Round 1-4 Allocation

Round 5 Funds
HARDEST HIT FUND All information as of December 31, 2018

TOTAL ALLOCATION: $9.6 billion

DESCRIPTION:

• HFAs have implemented a number of different 

programs, including mortgage payment

assistance, reinstatement, short sale/transition 

assistance, principal reduction and 

modification assistance, down payment 

assistance, and blight elimination programs.

• As of December 31, 2018, HHF has disbursed 

funds on behalf of 89 programs. More than 

80% of homeowners approved for HHF 

mortgage payment and reinstatement programs 

have received assistance due to a hardship 

related to either unemployment or 

underemployment.

• In the aggregate, states have drawn $9.1 

billion of their program funds from 

Treasury (95% of program cap), and have

assisted over 380,000 homeowners.

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www.treasury.gov/HHF

Homeowners Assisted and Assistance Provided

As of December 31, 2018

$7.9 Billion

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Assistance Provided Homeowners Assisted
HHF FUNDS DRAWN TO DATE

Of the $9.6 billion allocated to HHF, HFAs have drawn from Treasury $9.1 billion, or 95.3%, as 

of 12/31/2018. HFAs must have no more than 5% of their total allocation on hand when 

requesting funds. 

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California

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South Carolina

Arizona

Ohio

Tennessee

Georgia

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Nevada

Indiana

Kentucky

Oregon

Michigan

Washington D.C.

Mississippi

Alabama

HFA (% Cap Drawn)
HARDEST HIT FUND All information as of December 31, 2018

TOTAL ALLOCATION: $9.6 billion

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Assistance Provided as a Percent of Program Allocation

Assistance Provided 12/31/17 Assistance Provided 12/31/17 - 12/31/18
ACTIVE PROGRAMS BY HFA

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The chart below shows the approved programs at each HFA. Programs closed to new applicants as 

of 12/31/2018 appear in striped gradient. 

1. May include assistance to reinstate delinquent mortgages, property taxes, and other arrearage fees and/or reverse mortgage assistance programs.

2. Includes facilitation of a short-sale or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure.

3. May include permanent loan modifications, recast, second lien extinguishment, and buy-and-modify programs.
PROGRAM ASSISTANCE BY PROGRAM TYPE

The chart below illustrates the total funds disbursed by program type as of 12/31/2018. Over 

time, these disbursements have shifted, as HFAs have made program changes in order to respond 

to developments in their respective housing markets. Treasury evaluates and approves certain 

design elements of these programs, and where possible, facilitates servicer participation. 

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Mortgage Payment 

and Reinstatement 

Assistance, 57%

Principal 

Reduction, 19%

Blight Elimination, 

6%

Down Payment 

Assistance, 8%

Transition 

Assistance, < 1%

Administrative 

Expenses , 10%

Assistance % by Program Type
ALABAMA All information as of December 31, 2018

Alabama Hardest Hit Fund

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For more details, visit: http://www.hardesthitalabama.com

Total Allocation = $162.5 million

PROGRAMS:

• Unemployment Assistance Program – Provides monthly 

mortgage payments and reinstatement assistance on behalf of 

homeowners who are unable to afford their monthly mortgage 

payment due an employment-related or other eligible financial 

hardship. 

• Short Sale Assistance Program – Provides assistance to 

facilitate a short sale for homeowners who are no longer able 

to afford their home. 

• Loan Modification Assistance Program – Provides principal 

reduction assistance to facilitate a modification, recast, or fully 

extinguish low-balance liens for eligible homeowners. The 

assistance must result in an affordable monthly mortgage 

payment.

• Blight Elimination Program – Prevents foreclosures through 

the demolition, greening, and ongoing maintenance of vacant 

and abandoned blighted residential properties throughout the 

state. 

PROGRAM UPDATES:

• Alabama has drawn approximately $86.0 million from 

Treasury as of December 31, 2018.

$72.9

$0

$20

$40

$60

$80

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Millions

Total Assistance Provided

7,087

0

2,000

4,000

6,000

8,000

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Homeowners Assisted
ARIZONA All information as of December 31, 2018

Save Our Home Arizona

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For more details, visit: https://www.savemyhomeaz.gov

Total Allocation = $296.1 million

PROGRAMS:

• Principal Reduction Assistance – Provides principal reduction to 

facilitate a mortgage modification, recast, or a HARP or other 

eligible refinance. 

• Second Mortgage Assistance – Provides funds to eliminate 

second mortgages to enable a first mortgage modification or a 

short sale.

• Unemployment/Underemployment/Reinstatement Mortgage 

Assistance – Provides monthly mortgage payments and/or 

reinstatement assistance on behalf of unemployed or 

underemployed homeowners. Homeowners must contribute a 

portion of their monthly income.

• Short Sale Assistance (Closed) – Provides assistance to facilitate 

a short sale, including closing costs and/or lien extinguishment. A 

limited amount of funds may be paid directly to the homeowner for 

transition assistance. Assistance may also be used to facilitate a 

short sale with lease-to-own option on select transactions.

• Down Payment Assistance Program (Closed) – Prevents 

foreclosures by stimulating home purchase activity and stabilizing 

neighborhoods in targeted areas that continue to demonstrate high 

levels of housing market distress.

PROGRAM UPDATES:

• Arizona has drawn approximately $289.2 million from Treasury as 

of December 31, 2018.

$239.1

$0

$100

$200

$300

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Millions

Total Assistance Provided

10,163

0

5,000

10,000

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Homeowners Assisted
CALIFORNIA All information as of December 31, 2018

Keep Your Home California

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For more details, visit: http://www.keepyourhomecalifornia.org

Total Allocation = $2.360 billion

PROGRAMS:

• Unemployment Mortgage Assistance Program (Closed) –

Provides monthly mortgage payment and reinstatement 

assistance on behalf of unemployed or underemployed 

homeowners.

• Mortgage Reinstatement Assistance Program (Closed) –

Provides assistance to reinstate a delinquent mortgage.

• Principal Reduction Program (Closed) – Provides principal 

reduction with a loan recast or modification with a rate 

reduction; may provide principal curtailment for homeowners 

with severe negative equity.

• Transition Assistance Program (Closed) – Provides 

relocation assistance in conjunction with a deed-in-lieu or short 

sale.

• Community 2nd Mortgage Principal Reduction Program 

(Closed) – Provides matched principal reduction to reduce or 

eliminate second mortgages or subordinate liens. C2MPRP is 

administered by Community HousingWorks. 

• Reverse Mortgage Assistance Pilot Program (Closed) –

Provides funds to reinstate delinquent property taxes or liens 

for eligible homeowners.

PROGRAM UPDATES:

• California has drawn approximately $2.36 billion from 

Treasury as of December 31, 2018.

$2,185.5

$0

$1,000

$2,000

$3,000

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Millions

Total Assistance Provided

79,801

0

20,000

40,000

60,000

80,000

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Homeowners Assisted
D All information as of December 31, 2018 ISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

HomeSaver Program

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For more details, visit: https://www.homesaverdc.org

Total Allocation = $28.8 million

PROGRAMS: 

• HomeSaver Program (Closed) – Provides monthly payment 

and reinstatement assistance on behalf of unemployed or 

underemployed homeowners who are unable to afford their 

monthly payments. Assistance may be used to reinstate 

delinquent property taxes.

• Recast/Lien Extinguishment Program – Provides principal 

reduction assistance to facilitate a recast or fully extinguish 

low-balance liens for eligible homeowners.

PROGRAM UPDATES:

• The District of Columbia has drawn approximately $23.2 

million from Treasury as of December 31, 2018.

$17.6

$0

$5

$10

$15

$20

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Millions

Total Assistance Provided

853

0

500

1,000

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Homeowners Assisted
FLORIDA All information as of December 31, 2018

Florida Hardest-Hit Fund

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For more details, visit: https://www.flhardesthithelp.org

Total Allocation = $1.137 billion

PROGRAMS:

• Unemployment Mortgage Assistance Program (Closed) –

Provides monthly payment assistance on behalf of 

homeowners who are unable to afford their monthly 

mortgage payment due an eligible financial hardship. 

• Mortgage Loan Reinstatement Program (Closed) –

Provides assistance to reinstate a delinquent mortgage.

• Modification Enabling Pilot Program (Closed) – Provides 

funds to facilitate modifications for eligible distressed 

mortgages. Principal reduction may be matched with nonprogram funds to facilitate a mortgage modification.

• Principal Reduction Program (Closed) – Provides principal 

reduction for a current homeowner with a loan recast or 

refinance to reduce a homeowner’s monthly payment.

• Elderly Mortgage Assistance Program – Provides funds to 

reinstate delinquent property taxes or liens for eligible 

homeowners who have received the maximum benefit from 

their reverse mortgages.

• Down Payment Assistance Program (Closed) – Prevents 

foreclosures by stimulating home purchase activity and 

stabilizing neighborhoods in targeted areas that continue to 

demonstrate high levels of housing market distress.

PROGRAM UPDATES:

• Florida has drawn approximately $1.137 billion from 

Treasury as of December 31, 2018.

$1,046.6

$0

$500

$1,000

$1,500

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Millions

Total Assistance Provided

52,661

0

20,000

40,000

60,000

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Homeowners Assisted
GEORGIA All information as of December 31, 2018

HomeSafe Georgia

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For more details, visit: https://www.homesafegeorgia.com

Total Allocation = $370.6 million

PROGRAMS:

• Mortgage Payment Assistance (Closed) – Provides 

monthly payment assistance on behalf of unemployed or 

underemployed homeowners who are unable to afford their 

monthly payment. A homeowner may be eligible to receive 

additional assistance after reemployment. One-time 

reinstatement assistance may be available for homeowners 

who have regained employment and can afford their 

monthly mortgage payments but are unable to cure their 

mortgage delinquency.

• Mortgage Reinstatement Assistance – Provides assistance 

to reinstate a delinquent mortgage.

• Recast/Modification – Provides principal reduction with a 

loan recast or permanent modification to create an 

affordable mortgage payment. Principal curtailment is 

available for severely underwater homeowners who are 

current on their mortgage payments.

• Down Payment Assistance Program – Prevents 

foreclosures by stimulating home purchase activity and 

stabilizing neighborhoods in targeted areas that continue to 

demonstrate high levels of housing market distress.

PROGRAM UPDATES:

• Georgia has drawn approximately $341.4 million from 

Treasury as of December 31, 2018.

$272.1

$0

$100

$200

$300

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Millions

Total Assistance Provided

13,388

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Homeowners Assisted
ILLINOIS All information as of December 31, 2018

Illinois Hardest Hit Program

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For more details, visit: https://www.illinoishardesthit.org

Total Allocation = $715.6 million

PROGRAMS:

• Homeowner Emergency Loan Program – Provides

monthly mortgage payment and reinstatement assistance on 

behalf of homeowners who are unable to afford their monthly 

payment due to an eligible financial hardship. Reinstatement 

assistance can include reverse mortgage assistance.

• Mortgage Resolution Fund Program (Closed) – Through a 

public-private partnership, provided funds to facilitate 

modifications of delinquent and distressed mortgages 

purchased from lenders. Modified/rehabilitated loans are 

subsequently sold. This buy-and-modify program targeted 

six Chicago metro area counties.

• Home Preservation Program – Provides principal reduction 

with reinstatement assistance (as needed) to facilitate a 

refinance. Illinois no longer offers recast or mortgage 

modifications under this program.

• Blight Reduction Program (Closed) – Prevents foreclosures 

through the demolition, greening, and ongoing maintenance 

of vacant and abandoned blighted residential properties 

throughout the state.

• Down Payment Assistance Program – Prevents 

foreclosures by stimulating home purchase activity and 

stabilizing neighborhoods in targeted areas that continue to 

demonstrate high levels of housing market distress.

PROGRAM UPDATES:

• Illinois has drawn approximately $715.6 million from 

Treasury as of December 31, 2018.

$589.1

$0

$200

$400

$600

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Millions

Total Assistance Provided

34,915

0

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Homeowners Assisted
INDIANA All information as of December 31, 2018

Indiana Hardest Hit Fund

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For more details, visit: http://www.877gethope.org.

Total Allocation = $284.0 million

PROGRAMS:

• Unemployment Bridge Program (Partially Closed) –

Provides monthly mortgage payment and reinstatement 

assistance on behalf of homeowners who are unable to afford 

their monthly payment due to an eligible financial hardship. 

Reinstatement-only assistance may be available for recently reemployed homeowners.

• Recast/Modification Program (Closed) – Provides principal 

reduction and/or reinstatement assistance as a one-time 

payment to facilitate a loan recast or permanent loan 

modification.

• Transition Assistance Program (Closed) – Provides 

relocation assistance for homeowner expenses and the 

extinguishment of subordinate liens associated with a short 

sale or deed-in-lieu.

• Blight Elimination Program – Prevents foreclosures through 

the demolition, greening, and ongoing maintenance of vacant 

and abandoned blighted residential properties throughout the 

state.

PROGRAM UPDATES:

• Indiana has drawn approximately $253.3 million from 

Treasury as of December 31, 2018.

$200.8

$0

$50

$100

$150

$200

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Millions

Total Assistance Provided

10,000

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Homeowners Assisted
KENTUCKY All information as of December 31, 2018

Protect My Kentucky Home

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For more details, visit: http://www.protectmykyhome.org

Total Allocation = $207.2 million

PROGRAMS:

• Kentucky Unemployment Bridge Program (Closed) –

Provides monthly mortgage payment and reinstatement 

assistance on behalf of unemployed, substantially 

underemployed, or qualified disabled homeowners who are 

delinquent on their mortgages. Assistance may be provided 

for up to two months following re-employment or 

substantially increased employment. 

• Hardest Hit Fund Down Payment Assistance Program –

Prevents foreclosures by stimulating home purchase activity 

and stabilizing neighborhoods in targeted areas that continue 

to demonstrate high levels of housing market distress.

PROGRAM UPDATES:

• Kentucky has drawn approximately $184.5 million from 

Treasury as of December 31, 2018.

$169.8

$0

$50

$100

$150

$200

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Millions

Total Assistance Provided

12,603

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Homeowners Assisted
M All information as of December 31, 2018 ICHIGAN

Step Forward Michigan

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For more details, visit: https://www.stepforwardmichigan.org

Total Allocation = $761.6 million

PROGRAMS:

• Principal Curtailment Program (Closed) – Provides 

principal reduction with a 1:1 match from the servicer or 

lender to facilitate a mortgage modification. 

• Loan Rescue Program – Provides assistance to reinstate a 

delinquent mortgage. Assistance may also be used to reinstate 

delinquent property taxes and other arrearage fees.

• Unemployment Mortgage Subsidy Program (Closed) –

Provides monthly mortgage payment and reinstatement 

assistance on behalf of unemployed and underemployed 

homeowners. Homeowners must contribute a portion of their 

monthly income. 

• Modification Plan Program (Closed) – Provides assistance 

to facilitate a mortgage modification or recast.

• Blight Elimination Program – Prevents foreclosures through 

the demolition, greening, and ongoing maintenance of vacant 

and abandoned blighted residential properties in targeted 

municipalities throughout the state. 

• Down Payment Assistance Program – Prevents foreclosures 

by stimulating home purchase activity and stabilizing 

neighborhoods in targeted areas that continue to demonstrate 

high levels of housing market distress.

PROGRAM UPDATES:

• Michigan has drawn approximately $650.8 million from 

Treasury as of December 31, 2018.

$551.8

$0

$200

$400

$600

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Millions

Total Assistance Provided

37,597

0

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Homeowners Assisted
M All information as of December 31, 2018 ISSISSIPPI

Mississippi Home Saver Program

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For more details, visit: http://www.mshomesaver.com

Total Allocation = $144.4 million

PROGRAMS: 

• Home Saver Program – Provides reinstatement and monthly 

mortgage payment assistance on behalf of homeowners who 

are at risk of default or losing their home due to unemployment 

or other eligible financial hardship. Reinstatement-only 

assistance is available for recently re-employed homeowners.

• Blight Elimination Program – Prevents foreclosures through 

the demolition, greening, and ongoing maintenance of vacant 

and abandoned blighted residential properties.

PROGRAM UPDATES:

• Mississippi has drawn approximately $115.6 million from 

Treasury as of December 31, 2018.

$91.6

$0

$50

$100

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Millions

Total Assistance Provided

4,566

0

2,000

4,000

6,000

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Homeowners Assisted
NEVADA All information as of December 31, 2018

Nevada Hardest Hit Fund

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For more details, visit: http://www.nahac.org

Total Allocation = $196.2 million

PROGRAMS:

• Principal Reduction Program – Provides principal reduction 

assistance to facilitate a mortgage modification, recast, or a HARP or 

other eligible refinance. Principal curtailment may be available for 

severely underwater homeowners who are current on their mortgage 

payments.

• Second Mortgage Reduction Plan – Reduces or extinguishes a second 

mortgage balance to facilitate a refinance or modification of the 

primary mortgage or a short sale.

• Short Sale Acceleration Program (Closed) – Provides transition 

assistance for a homeowner who has been lender-approved for a short 

sale or deed-in-lieu.

• Mortgage Assistance Program – Provides monthly mortgage payment 

assistance on behalf of unemployed or underemployed homeowners.

• Mortgage Assistance Program Alternative (Closed) – Provides 

monthly mortgage payment and reinstatement assistance for 

homeowners on a fixed income due to retirement or disability. 

Homeowners must contribute a minimum partial payment.

• Mortgage Reinstatement Assistance Program (MRAP) – Provides 

assistance to reinstate a delinquent mortgage.

• Down Payment Assistance Program – Prevents foreclosures by 

stimulating home purchase activity and stabilizing neighborhoods in 

targeted areas that continue to demonstrate high levels of housing 

market distress.

PROGRAM UPDATES:

• Nevada has drawn approximately $175.7 million from Treasury as of 

December 31, 2018.

$114.7

$0

$50

$100

$150

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Millions

Total Assistance Provided

5,981

0

2,000

4,000

6,000

8,000

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Homeowners Assisted
NEW JERSEY All information as of December 31, 2018

New Jersey HomeKeeper Program

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For more details, visit: http://www.njhomekeeper.gov

Total Allocation = $415.5 million

PROGRAMS:

• New Jersey HomeKeeper Program (Closed) – Provides 

reinstatement and monthly mortgage payment assistance on 

behalf of unemployed and underemployed homeowners. 

Homeowners must also be in the process of seeking work or job 

training that will enable them to resume making their mortgage 

payments in full.

• New Jersey Home Saver Program (Closed) – Provides 

principal reduction and/or reinstatement assistance to facilitate a 

refinance, recast, or permanent mortgage modification.

• New Jersey HomeSeeker Down Payment Assistance 

Program – Prevents foreclosures by stimulating home purchase 

activity and stabilizing neighborhoods in targeted areas that 

continue to demonstrate high levels of housing market distress.

PROGRAM UPDATES:

• New Jersey has drawn approximately $376.5 million from 

Treasury as of December 31, 2018.

$340.2

$0

$100

$200

$300

$400

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Millions

Total Assistance Provided

9,996

0

5,000

10,000

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Homeowners Assisted
NORTH CAROLINA All information as of December 31, 2018

NC Foreclosure Prevention Fund

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For more details, visit: http://www.ncforeclosureprevention.gov

Total Allocation = $706.9 million

PROGRAMS: 

• Mortgage Payment Program – Provides monthly mortgage 

payment and reinstatement assistance on behalf of unemployed 

and other eligible homeowners who are unable to afford their 

monthly mortgage payments. 

• Second Mortgage Refinance Program (Closed) – Provides 

assistance for the extinguishment of second mortgages to 

reduce the homeowner’s monthly mortgage payment.

• Modification Enabling Pilot Program (Closed) – Provides 

funds to facilitate modifications for eligible mortgages 

purchased in a distressed asset sale. Principal reduction may 

be matched with non-program funds to facilitate a mortgage 

modification.

• Principal Reduction Recast/Lien Extinguishment for 

Unaffordable Mortgages Program – Provides principal 

reduction assistance to facilitate a recast or fully extinguish 

low-balance liens for eligible homeowners.

• Down Payment Assistance Program (Closed) – Prevents 

foreclosures by stimulating home purchase activity and 

stabilizing neighborhoods in targeted areas that continue to 

demonstrate high levels of housing market distress.

PROGRAM UPDATES:

• North Carolina has drawn approximately $706.9 million from 

Treasury as of December 31, 2018.

$570.7

$0

$200

$400

$600

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Millions

Total Assistance Provided

31,502

0

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Homeowners Assisted
OHIO All information as of December 31, 2018

Save the Dream Ohio

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For more details, visit: http://ohiohome.org/savethedream

Total Allocation = $762.8 million

PROGRAMS: 

• Rescue Payment Assistance Program – Provides 

reinstatement assistance to cure a mortgage delinquency.

• Mortgage Payment Assistance Program (Closed) – Provides 

monthly mortgage payment assistance on behalf of unemployed 

and underemployed homeowners.

• Modification with Contribution Assistance (Closed) –

Provides assistance to facilitate a permanent mortgage 

modification.

• Lien Elimination Assistance (Closed) – Provides assistance to 

extinguish mortgage liens to create an affordable payment.

• Transition Assistance Program (Closed) – Provides relocation 

assistance and the extinguishment of liens associated with a 

short sale or deed-in-lieu. 

• Homeowner Retention Assistance (Closed)– Provides 

assistance to extinguish subordinate liens and ancillary property 

expenses.

• Homeowner Stabilization Assistance Program (Closed) –

Leverages HHF funds and private capital to facilitate 

modifications for eligible mortgages purchased in a distressed 

asset sale.

• Neighborhood Initiative Program – Prevents foreclosures 

through the demolition, greening, and ongoing maintenance of 

vacant and abandoned blighted residential properties.

PROGRAM UPDATES:

• In the fourth quarter, Ohio adjusted their lien term expiration 

dates and reallocated funds among various administrative 

expenses.

• Ohio has drawn approximately $734.8 million from Treasury as 

of December 31, 2018.

$622.9

$0

$200

$400

$600

$800

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Millions

Total Assistance Provided

26,957

0

10,000

20,000

30,000

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Homeowners Assisted
OREGON All information as of December 31, 2018

Oregon Homeownership Stabilization Initiative

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For more details, visit: http://www.oregonhomeownerhelp.org

Total Allocation = $314.8 million

PROGRAMS: 

• Mortgage Payment Assistance Program – Provides monthly 

mortgage payment assistance on behalf of unemployed and 

underemployed homeowners.

• Loan Preservation Assistance Program – Provides 

reinstatement for delinquent mortgages, property taxes or other 

eligible property charges. Mortgage reinstatement under LPA 

may be combined with Mortgage Payment Assistance. 

• Loan Refinancing Assistance Pilot Project – Provides for the 

purchase of underwater mortgages at a discounted price to 

facilitate a modification, refinance, or a short sale. 

• Rebuilding American Homeownership Assistance Pilot 

Project – Provides assistance to underwater homeowners 

statewide to facilitate a refinance with lower monthly mortgage 

payments.

• Principal Reduction/Lien Extinguishment (PR/LE) 

Program – Provides principal reduction assistance to facilitate 

a recast or fully extinguish low-balance liens for eligible 

homeowners.

PROGRAM UPDATES:

• Oregon has drawn approximately $280.0 million from 

Treasury as of December 31, 2018.

$255.9

$0

$100

$200

$300

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Millions

Total Assistance Provided

14,980

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Homeowners Assisted
RHODE ISLAND All information as of December 31, 2018

Hardest Hit Fund Rhode Island

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For more details, visit: http://www.hhfri.org

Total Allocation = $116.0 million

PROGRAMS: 

• Loan Modification Assistance – Provides principal reduction 

assistance to facilitate a recast, mortgage modification, or 

curtailment.

• Temporary and Immediate Homeowner Assistance – Provides 

assistance to reinstate a delinquent mortgage.

• Moving Forward Assistance (Closed) – Provides relocation 

assistance and the extinguishment of liens associated with a short 

sale or deed-in-lieu. 

• Mortgage Payment Assistance – Unemployment Program –

Provides monthly mortgage payment and reinstatement assistance 

on behalf of unemployed or underemployed homeowners. 

Homeowners must contribute a minimum partial payment each 

month.

• Principal Reduction Program (Closed) – Provides principal 

reduction for underwater homeowners with a 1:1 match from the 

servicer or lender to facilitate a mortgage modification.

• Down Payment Assistance Program – Prevents foreclosures by 

stimulating home purchase activity and stabilizing neighborhoods 

in targeted areas that continue to demonstrate high levels of 

housing market distress.

• Rhode Island Refi (Closed) – Provides principal reduction 

assistance to facilitate a refinance. 

PROGRAM UPDATES:

• Rhode Island has drawn approximately $116.0 million from 

Treasury as of December 31, 2018.

$94.3

$0

$50

$100

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Millions

Total Assistance Provided

5,673

0

2,000

4,000

6,000

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Homeowners Assisted
SOUTH CAROLINA All information as of December 31, 2018

South Carolina Homeownership and Employment Lending Program (SC HELP)

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For more details, visit: http://www.schelp.gov

Total Allocation = $317.7 million

PROGRAMS:

• Monthly Payment Assistance Program (Closed) – Provides 

monthly mortgage payment assistance for eligible households 

that are experiencing a temporary reduction in income or 

financial hardship.

• Direct Loan Assistance Program (Closed) – Provides 

reinstatement assistance, principal reduction, or forbearance 

reduction/elimination for homeowners who experienced a 

financial hardship but have regained the ability to pay their 

mortgage.

• Modification Assistance Program (Closed) – Provides 

principal reduction assistance to facilitate a recast or fully 

extinguish low-balance liens for eligible homeowners.

• Property Disposition Assistance Program (Closed) –

Provides assistance to offset relocation expenses incurred in 

conjunction with a short sale or deed-in-lieu.

• Neighborhood Initiative Program (Closed) – Prevents 

foreclosures through the demolition, greening, and ongoing 

maintenance of vacant and abandoned blighted residential 

properties.

• Down Payment Assistance Program - Prevents foreclosures 

by stimulating home purchase activity and stabilizing 

neighborhoods in targeted areas that continue to demonstrate 

high levels of housing market distress.

PROGRAM UPDATES:

• South Carolina has drawn approximately $317.5 million from 

Treasury as of December 31, 2018.

$252.7

$0

$100

$200

$300

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Millions

Total Assistance Provided

13,461

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Homeowners Assisted
TENNESSEE All information as of December 31, 2018

Keep My Tennessee Home

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For more details, visit: http://www.keepmytnhome.org

Total Allocation = $302.3 million

PROGRAMS:

• Hardest Hit Fund Program (Closed) – Provides monthly 

mortgage payment and reinstatement assistance on behalf of 

homeowners who are delinquent on their mortgages as a 

result of unemployment, substantial underemployment, 

death of a spouse, or divorce. Re-employed homeowners 

may qualify for stand-alone reinstatement assistance. 

• Blight Elimination Program – Prevents foreclosures 

through the demolition, greening, and ongoing maintenance 

of vacant and abandoned blighted residential properties.

• Principal Reduction with Recast Program or Lien 

Extinguishment– Provides principal reduction assistance to 

facilitate a recast or fully extinguish low-balance liens for 

eligible homeowners.

• Down Payment Assistance Program – Prevents 

foreclosures by stimulating home purchase activity and 

stabilizing neighborhoods in targeted areas that continue to 

demonstrate high levels of housing market distress.

• HHF Reinstatement Only Program - Provides assistance 

to reinstate a delinquent mortgage and mortgage-related 

expenses. 

PROGRAM UPDATES:

• Tennessee has drawn approximately $283.6 million from 

Treasury as of December 31, 2018.

$244.7

$0

$100

$200

$300

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Millions

Total Assistance Provided

11,437

0

5,000

10,000

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Homeowners Assisted