This worldwide organization's web site contains information about the broad range of projects undertaken by Habitat for Humanity. This site offers a directory of local Habitat affiliates that can be useful when seeking out volunteer opportunities. This site, sponsored by Fannie Mae, is one of the most useful sources of information about the mortgage finance process for prospective home buyers. Even experienced homeowners will find features, such as the Home Refinance Path, useful. Links are provided to access lists of Fannie Mae-approved lenders and home buyer education providers.
Calculators are available to help determine how much mortgage home buyers can afford.
This site has paths to some information about lenders who offer loans for energy-efficient homes. HSH Associates - this financial publisher's site web shows rates on mortgages and other types of loans, has links to a number of lenders and also has ARM indices and other useful information.