HARDEST HIT FUND

First Quarter 2017 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

• 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:

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FIFTH ROUND FUNDING ALLOCATIONS

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$28

$383

$8

$78

$31

$269

$62

$58

$263

$42

$224

$115

$9

$192

$95

$37

$22 $85

$0

$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

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Millions

Round 1-4 Allocation

Round 5 Funds
HARDEST HIT FUND

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 March 31, 2017, there were 86 active programs across the 19 

HFAs. Approximately 80 percent of homeowners approved for HHF 

programs have received assistance due to a hardship related to either 

unemployment or underemployment.

• In the aggregate, states have drawn $7.3 billion of their program 

funds from Treasury (76% of program cap).

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Program Funds Disbursed

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2016

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

(%)

Quarterly 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program

Funds 

Disbursed (%)

$5.00 billion $6.04 billion 20.8% 4.9%

Homeowners Assisted*

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2016

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted (%)

Quarterly

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners

Assisted (%)

258,776 305,446 18.0% 4.5%

National Economic and Loan Performance Indicators

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2016

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2017

90+ Delinquency 

March 2016

90+ Delinquency 

March 2017

5.0% 4.5% 3.3% 2.8%

www.treasury.gov/HHF

All information as of March 31, 2017

Homeowners Assisted and Assistance Provided

As of March 31, 2017

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100,000

150,000

200,000

250,000

300,000

350,000

$0

$1,000

$2,000

$3,000

$4,000

$5,000

$6,000

$7,000

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Q1 2017

Homeowners Assisted Assistance Provided

$6.0 billion

* These figures now include borrowers receiving assistance 

under down payment assistance programs.
HHF FUNDS DRAWN TO DATE

Of the $9.6 billion allocated to HHF, HFAs have drawn from Treasury $7.3 billion, or 76.0%, as 

of 3/31/2017. HFAs must have no more than 5% of their total allocation on hand when 

requesting funds. 

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Oregon

Arizona

Illinois

Rhode Island

Kentucky

California

New Jersey

North Carolina

Ohio

Florida

South Carolina

Georgia

Tennessee

Indiana

Nevada

Mississippi

Michigan

Washington D.C.

Alabama

HFA (% Cap Drawn)
HARDEST HIT FUND

TOTAL ALLOCATION: $9.6 billion

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All information as of March 31, 2017

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OR AZ CA FL SC KY NC HHF RI OH TN NJ IN MS MI IL DC GA NV AL

Assistance Provided as a Percent of Program Allocation

Assistance Provided 3/31/16 Assistance Provided 3/31/16 - 3/31/17
ACTIVE PROGRAMS BY HFA

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State

Mortgage 

Payment 

Assistance

Reinstatement1 Transition 

Assistance2

Principal 

Reduction3

Blight 

Elimination

Down Payment 

Assistance

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

of 3/31/2017 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 ALLOCATIONS

The two charts below illustrate the total allocations by program type, in comparison to the total 

funds disbursed by program type as of 3/31/2017. Over time, these allocations and 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, 53%

Principal 

Reduction, 20%

Blight 

Elimination, 8%

Down Payment 

Assistance, 6%

Transition 

Assistance, < 1%

Administrative 

Expenses, 12%

Allocation % by Program Type 

Mortgage 

Payment and 

Reinstatement 

Assistance, 61%

Principal 

Reduction, 20%

Blight 

Elimination, 4%

Down Payment 

Assistance, 4%

Transition 

Assistance, < 1%

Administrative 

Expenses , 11%

Assistance % by Program Type
ALABAMA

Alabama Hardest Hit Fund

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 $71.0 million from 

Treasury as of March 31, 2017.

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Program Funds Disbursed

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2016

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

(%)

Quarterly 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed (%)

$37.3 million $50.3 million 34.6% 10.4%

Homeowners Assisted

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2016

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted (%)

Quarterly

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners

Assisted (%)

4,597 5,632 22.5% 6.6%

State Economic and Loan Performance Indicators

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2016

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2017

90+ Delinquency 

March 2016

90+ Delinquency 

March 2017

5.9% 5.8% 3.4% 2.9%

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

All information as of March 31, 2017
ARIZONA

Save Our Home Arizona

Total Allocation = $296.0 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 – 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 – 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 $261.3 million from Treasury as 

of March 31, 2017.

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Program Funds Disbursed

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2016

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

(%)

Quarterly 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed (%)

$123.5 million $208.7 million 69.0% 14.5%

Homeowners Assisted*

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2016

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted (%)

Quarterly

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners

Assisted (%)

4,350 8,952 105.8% 18.4%

State Economic and Loan Performance Indicators

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2016

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2017

90+ Delinquency 

March 2016

90+ Delinquency 

March 2017

5.5% 5.0% 1.6% 1.2%

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

All information as of March 31, 2017

* These figures have been adjusted beginning in Q3 2016 to account for 

borrowers receiving assistance under Down Payment Assistance Programs
CALIFORNIA

Keep Your Home California

Total Allocation = $2.359 billion

PROGRAMS:

• Unemployment Mortgage Assistance Program – Provides 

monthly mortgage payment assistance on behalf of 

unemployed or underemployed homeowners.

• Mortgage Reinstatement Assistance Program – Provides 

assistance to reinstate a delinquent mortgage.

• Principal Reduction Program – 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 – 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 – Provides 

funds to reinstate delinquent property taxes or liens for eligible 

homeowners.

PROGRAM UPDATES:

• California has drawn approximately $1.86 billion from 

Treasury as of March 31, 2017.

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Program Funds Disbursed

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2016

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

(%)

Quarterly 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed (%)

$1.33 billion $1.66 billion 24.9% 4.9%

Homeowners Assisted

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2016

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted (%)

Quarterly

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners

Assisted (%)

58,848 67,543 14.8% 3.0%

State Economic and Loan Performance Indicators

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2016

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2017

90+ Delinquency 

March 2016

90+ Delinquency 

March 2017

5.6% 4.9% 1.7% 1.3%

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

All information as of March 31, 2017
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

HomeSaver Program

Total Allocation = $28.7 million

PROGRAMS: 

HomeSaver includes the following:

• Unemployment and Underemployment Assistance –

Provides monthly payment and reinstatement assistance on 

behalf of unemployed or underemployed homeowners who are 

unable to afford their monthly payments. 

• Restore – Provides one-time reinstatement assistance on 

behalf of delinquent homeowners with an eligible financial 

hardship. Assistance may be used to reinstate delinquent 

property taxes.

PROGRAM UPDATES:

• DC has drawn approximately $18.2 million from Treasury as 

of March 31, 2017.

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Program Funds Disbursed

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2016

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

(%)

Quarterly 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed (%)

$13.8 million $14.3 million 3.7% 2.7%

Homeowners Assisted

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2016

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted (%)

Quarterly

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners

Assisted (%)

707 748 5.8% 3.9%

State Economic and Loan Performance Indicators

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2016

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2017

90+ Delinquency 

March 2016

90+ Delinquency 

March 2017

6.2% 5.8% 4.3% 3.6%

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

All information as of March 31, 2017
FLORIDA

Florida Hardest-Hit Fund

Total Allocation = $1.136 billion

PROGRAMS:

• Unemployment Mortgage Assistance Program – 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 – Provides 

assistance to reinstate a delinquent mortgage.

• Modification Enabling Pilot Program – Provides funds to 

facilitate modifications for eligible distressed mortgages. 

Principal reduction may be matched with non-program funds 

to facilitate a mortgage modification.

• Principal Reduction Program – 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 – 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 $864.0 million from 

Treasury as of March 31, 2017.

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Program Funds Disbursed

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2016

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

(%)

Quarterly 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed (%)

$598.7 million $776.1 million 29.6% 7.1%

Homeowners Assisted*

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2016

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted (%)

Quarterly

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners

Assisted (%)

26,884 36,993 37.6% 9.0%

State Economic and Loan Performance Indicators

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2016

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2017

90+ Delinquency 

March 2016

90+ Delinquency 

March 2017

4.9% 4.8% 4.8% 3.7%

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

All information as of March 31, 2017

* These figures have been adjusted beginning in Q3 2016 to account for 

borrowers receiving assistance under Down Payment Assistance Programs
GEORGIA

HomeSafe Georgia

Total Allocation = $370.1 million

PROGRAMS:

• Mortgage Payment Assistance – 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 may be 

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:

• In the first quarter, Georgia finalized plans to implement a 

down payment assistance program which will provide 

assistance to qualified borrowers purchasing homes in 

targeted areas that continue to demonstrate housing market 

distress.

• Georgia has drawn approximately $268.0 million from 

Treasury as of March 31, 2017.

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Program Funds Disbursed

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2016

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

(%)

Quarterly 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed (%)

$143.5 million $173.8 million 21.2% 5.3%

Homeowners Assisted

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2016

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted (%)

Quarterly

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners

Assisted (%)

7,814 9,061 16.0% 3.8%

State Economic and Loan Performance Indicators

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2016

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2017

90+ Delinquency 

March 2016

90+ Delinquency 

March 2017

5.5% 5.1% 3.1% 2.5%

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

All information as of March 31, 2017
ILLINOIS

Illinois Hardest Hit Program

Total Allocation = $715.1 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 – 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 $588.6 million from 

Treasury as of March 31, 2017.

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Program Funds Disbursed

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2016

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

(%)

Quarterly 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed (%)

$346.4 million $404.3 million 16.7% 5.5%

Homeowners Assisted*

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2016

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted (%)

Quarterly

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners

Assisted (%)

15,153 21,482 41.8% 9.9%

State Economic and Loan Performance Indicators

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2016

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2017

90+ Delinquency 

March 2016

90+ Delinquency 

March 2017

6.1% 4.9% 3.9% 3.3%

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

All information as of March 31, 2017

* These figures have been adjusted beginning in Q3 2016 to account for 

borrowers receiving assistance under Down Payment Assistance Programs
INDIANA

Indiana Hardest Hit Fund

Total Allocation = $283.7 million

PROGRAMS:

• Unemployment Bridge 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-only 

assistance may be available for recently re-employed 

homeowners.

• Recast/Modification Program – Provides principal reduction 

and/or reinstatement assistance as a one-time payment to 

facilitate a loan recast or permanent loan modification.

• Transition Assistance Program – 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 $196.6 million from 

Treasury as of March 31, 2017.

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Program Funds Disbursed

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2016

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

(%)

Quarterly 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed (%)

$111.6 million $160.9 million 44.1% 7.1%

Homeowners Assisted

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2016

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted (%)

Quarterly

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners

Assisted (%)

7,432 9,127 22.8% 4.6%

State Economic and Loan Performance Indicators

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2016

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2017

90+ Delinquency 

March 2016

90+ Delinquency 

March 2017

4.7% 3.9% 3.7% 3.2%

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

All information as of March 31, 2017
KENTUCKY

Protect My Kentucky Home

Total Allocation = $207.0 million

PROGRAMS:

• Kentucky Unemployment Bridge Program – 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 $164.5 million from 

Treasury as of March 31, 2017.

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Program Funds Disbursed

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2016

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

(%)

Quarterly 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed (%)

$111.9 million $139.3 million 24.5% 6.0%

Homeowners Assisted*

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2016

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted (%)

Quarterly

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners

Assisted (%)

8,528 10,211 19.7% 5.9%

State Economic and Loan Performance Indicators

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2016

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2017

90+ Delinquency 

March 2016

90+ Delinquency 

March 2017

5.1% 5.0% 3.5% 3.0%

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

All information as of March 31, 2017

* These figures have been adjusted beginning in Q3 2016 to account for 

borrowers receiving assistance under Down Payment Assistance Programs
MICHIGAN

Step Forward Michigan

Total Allocation = $761.2 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. 

PROGRAM UPDATES:

• Michigan has drawn approximately $498.6 million from 

Treasury as of March 31, 2017.

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Program Funds Disbursed

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2016

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

(%)

Quarterly 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed (%)

$372.3 million $440.7 million 18.4% 4.6%

Homeowners Assisted

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2016

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted (%)

Quarterly

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners

Assisted (%)

30,682 33,981 10.8% 2.1%

State Economic and Loan Performance Indicators

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2016

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2017

90+ Delinquency 

March 2016

90+ Delinquency 

March 2017

4.9% 5.0% 2.2% 1.8%

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

All information as of March 31, 2017
MISSISSIPPI

Mississippi Home Saver Program

Total Allocation = $144.3 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.

• 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 $94.7 million from 

Treasury as of March 31, 2017.

19

Program Funds Disbursed

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2016

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

(%)

Quarterly 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed (%)

$65.8 million $78.8 million 19.8% 3.9%

Homeowners Assisted

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2016

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted (%)

Quarterly

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners

Assisted (%)

3,685 4,258 15.5% 3.4%

State Economic and Loan Performance Indicators

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2016

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2017

90+ Delinquency 

March 2016

90+ Delinquency 

March 2017

6.0% 5.1% 4.4% 3.6%

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

All information as of March 31, 2017
NEVADA

Nevada Hardest Hit Fund

Total Allocation = $202.9 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 (Closed) – 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 lenderapproved 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.

PROGRAM UPDATES:

• Nevada has drawn approximately $136.4 million from Treasury 

as of March 31, 2017.

20

Program Funds Disbursed

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2016

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

(%)

Quarterly 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed (%)

$90.1 million $94.7 million 5.1% 1.7%

Homeowners Assisted

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2016

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted (%)

Quarterly

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners

Assisted (%)

5,382 5,491 2.0% 0.9%

State Economic and Loan Performance Indicators

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2016

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2017

90+ Delinquency 

March 2016

90+ Delinquency 

March 2017

6.0% 4.8% 4.2% 3.1%

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

All information as of March 31, 2017
NEW JERSEY

New Jersey HomeKeeper Program

Total Allocation = $415.1 million

PROGRAMS:

• New Jersey HomeKeeper Program – 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 – Provides principal 

reduction and/or reinstatement assistance to facilitate a 

refinance, recast, or permanent mortgage modification.

• New Jersey HomeSeeker Down Payment Assistance (DPA) 

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:

• In the first quarter, New Jersey finalized plans to implement a 

down payment assistance program which will provide assistance 

to qualified borrowers purchasing homes in targeted areas that 

continue to demonstrate housing market distress.

• New Jersey has drawn approximately $325.5 million from 

Treasury as of March 31, 2017.

21

Program Funds Disbursed

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2016

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

(%)

Quarterly 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed (%)

$232.7 million $247.5 million 6.3% 1.9%

Homeowners Assisted

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2016

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted (%)

Quarterly

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners

Assisted (%)

6,057 6,443 6.4% 3.1%

State Economic and Loan Performance Indicators

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2016

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2017

90+ Delinquency 

March 2016

90+ Delinquency 

March 2017

5.1% 4.2% 8.7% 7.4%

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

All information as of March 31, 2017
NORTH CAROLINA

NC Foreclosure Prevention Fund

Total Allocation = $706.5 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 – Provides assistance for 

the extinguishment of second mortgages to reduce the 

homeowner’s monthly mortgage payment.

• Modification Enabling Pilot Program – 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 lowbalance 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.

PROGRAM UPDATES:

• North Carolina has drawn approximately $542.7 million from 

Treasury as of March 31, 2017.

22

Program Funds Disbursed

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2016

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

(%)

Quarterly 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed (%)

$372.8 million $444.0 million 19.1% 4.8%

Homeowners Assisted*

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2016

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted (%)

Quarterly

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners

Assisted (%)

22,085 25,454 15.3% 4.0%

State Economic and Loan Performance Indicators

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2016

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2017

90+ Delinquency 

March 2016

90+ Delinquency 

March 2017

5.1% 4.9% 2.7% 2.3%

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

All information as of March 31, 2017

* These figures have been adjusted beginning in Q3 2016 to account for 

borrowers receiving assistance under Down Payment Assistance Programs
OHIO

Save the Dream Ohio

Total Allocation = $762.2 million

PROGRAMS: 

• Rescue Payment Assistance Program – Provides 

reinstatement assistance to cure a mortgage delinquency.

• Mortgage Payment Assistance Program – 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:

• Ohio has drawn approximately $582.4 million from Treasury as 

of March 31, 2017.

23

Program Funds Disbursed

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2016

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

(%)

Quarterly 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed (%)

$446.1 million $486.4 million 9.0% 1.5%

Homeowners Assisted

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2016

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted (%)

Quarterly

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners

Assisted (%)

24,533 24,943 1.7% 1.5%

State Economic and Loan Performance Indicators

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2016

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2017

90+ Delinquency 

March 2016

90+ Delinquency 

March 2017

5.0% 5.1% 3.9% 3.4%

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

All information as of March 31, 2017
OREGON

Oregon Homeownership Stabilization Initiative

Total Allocation = $314.6 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.

PROGRAM UPDATES:

• Oregon has drawn approximately $280.0 million from 

Treasury as of March 31, 2017.

24

Program Funds Disbursed

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2016

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

(%)

Quarterly 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed (%)

$200.6 million $210.4 million 4.9% 2.0%

Homeowners Assisted

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2016

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted (%)

Quarterly

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners

Assisted (%)

11,785 12,374 5.0% 3.1%

State Economic and Loan Performance Indicators

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2016

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2017

90+ Delinquency 

March 2016

90+ Delinquency 

March 2017

4.9% 3.8% 2.7% 1.9%

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

All information as of March 31, 2017
RHODE ISLAND

Hardest Hit Fund Rhode Island

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 – Provides relocation assistance and 

the extinguishment of liens associated with a short sale or deed-inlieu. 

• 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.

PROGRAM UPDATES:

• Rhode Island has drawn approximately $92.9 million from 

Treasury as of March 31, 2017.

25

Program Funds Disbursed

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2016

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

(%)

Quarterly 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed (%)

$64.7 million $69.0 million 6.6% 1.0%

Homeowners Assisted*

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2016

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted (%)

Quarterly

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners

Assisted (%)

3,075 3,305 7.5% 1.5%

State Economic and Loan Performance Indicators

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2016

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2017

90+ Delinquency 

March 2016

90+ Delinquency 

March 2017

5.4% 4.3% 4.5% 3.6%

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

All information as of March 31, 2017

* These figures have been adjusted beginning in Q3 2016 to account for 

borrowers receiving assistance under Down Payment Assistance Programs
SOUTH CAROLINA

South Carolina Homeownership and Employment Lending Program (SC HELP)

Total Allocation = $317.5 million

PROGRAMS:

• Monthly Payment Assistance Program – Provides monthly 

mortgage payment assistance for eligible households that are 

experiencing a temporary reduction in income or financial 

hardship.

• Direct Loan Assistance Program – 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 – Provides principal 

reduction assistance to facilitate a recast or fully extinguish 

low-balance liens for eligible homeowners.

• Property Disposition Assistance Program – Provides 

assistance to offset relocation expenses incurred in 

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

• Neighborhood Initiative Program – Prevents foreclosures 

through the demolition, greening, and ongoing maintenance 

of vacant and abandoned blighted residential properties.

PROGRAM UPDATES:

• In the first quarter, South Carolina reallocated funds from its 

blight elimination program into its unemployment assistance 

program.

• South Carolina has drawn approximately $237.5 million from 

Treasury as of March 31, 2017.

26

Program Funds Disbursed

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2016

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

(%)

Quarterly 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed (%)

$168.1 million $199.1 million 18.4% 4.0%

Homeowners Assisted

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2016

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted (%)

Quarterly

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners

Assisted (%)

10,732 12,081 12.6% 2.5%

State Economic and Loan Performance Indicators

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2016

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2017

90+ Delinquency 

March 2016

90+ Delinquency 

March 2017

5.3% 4.4% 3.3% 2.9%

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

All information as of March 31, 2017
TENNESSEE

Keep My Tennessee Home

Total Allocation = $302.1 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.

PROGRAM UPDATES:

• Tennessee has drawn approximately $214.3 million from 

Treasury as of March 31, 2017.

27

Program Funds Disbursed

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2016

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed

(%)

Quarterly 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Program Funds 

Disbursed (%)

$174.3 million $182.1 million 4.5% 0.7%

Homeowners Assisted

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2016

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted 

March 2017

12-Month 

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners 

Assisted (%)

Quarterly

Growth in 

Cumulative 

Homeowners

Assisted (%)

7,355 7,367 0.2% 0.2%

State Economic and Loan Performance Indicators

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2016

Unemployment 

Rate 

March 2017

90+ Delinquency 

March 2016

90+ Delinquency 

March 2017

4.6% 5.1% 2.8% 2.4%

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

All information as of March 31, 2017