NeighborImpact and Program Purposes: NeighborImpact (NI) is a nonprofit, HUD approved comprehensive community action agency. The HomeSource Department offers the following HUD counseling and education services: financial management/budget counseling (FBC), financial, budgeting and credit repair workshops (FBW), pre-purchase counseling (PPC), pre-purchase homebuyer education workshops (PPW), non-delinquency post purchase workshops/counseling (NDW), reverse mortgage counseling (RMC), mortgage delinquency and default resolution counseling (DFC), resolving/preventing mortgage delinquency (DFW). HomeSource also offers asset building opportunities via individual development accounts (match savings program), serves as intake agency and/or liaison to the State of Oregon mortgage default and foreclosure prevention programs.
We serve all clients regardless of income, race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, family status, disability, or sexual orientation/gender identity. We administer our programs in conformity with local, state, and federal anti-discrimination laws, including the federal Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3600, et seq.).
As a program participant, please affirm your roles and responsibilities along with the following disclosures. Sign and date the form on the following page.
One-on-One Services Client and Coach/ Counselor Roles and Responsibilities:
Coach/Counselor's Roles and Responsibilities
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Review your housing and/or financial goal and your finances; which include your income, debts, assets, and credit history
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Prepare a Client Action Plan that lists the steps that you and your counselor will take in order to achieve your goal
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Review household budget and discuss options to manage your debt, expenses, and savings according to your goals
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Provide referrals to other agencies/services as appropriate
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Your counselor is not responsible for achieving your housing or financial goal, but will provide guidance and education in support of your goal
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Neither your counselor nor NeighborImpact employees, agents, or directors may provide legal advice
Clinet's Roles and Responsibilities
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Complete the steps that you developed in conjunction with your counselor as stablished in your Client Action Plan
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Provide accurate information about your income, assets, debts, expenses, credit, and employment
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Attend appointments, return calls & emails, provide requested paperwork in a timely manner
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Notify your counselor when changing goals
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Attend educational workshop(s) (i.e. homebuyer education workshop) as recommended
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Complete surveys and program evaluations
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Retain an attorney if seeking legal advice and/or representation
Termination of Services: Failure to work cooperatively with your counselor and/or NeighborImpact will result in the discontinuation of counseling services. This includes, but is not limited to, missing three appointments.
Agency Conduct: No NeighborImpact employee, officer, director, contractor, volunteer, or agent shall undertake any action that might result in, or create the appearance of, administering counseling operations for personal or private gain, provide preferential treatment for any person or organization, or engage in conduct that will compromise our agency’s compliance with federal regulations and our commitment to serving the best interests of our clients.
Agency Relationships: NeighborImpact has financial affiliations and/or has received financial support from HUD, Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS), NeighborWorks America (NWA), Neighborhood Partnerships (NP), Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), E-Home America, Framework, RootedHomes, First Story, Thistle & Nest, Umpqua Bank, JP Morgan Chase & Co, Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc., Washington Trust Bank, Wells Fargo Foundation, Mann Mortgage, Brooks Resources Corporation, Central Oregon Association of Realtors, Oregon Association of Realtors Home Foundation and Hayden Homes. As a program participant, you are not obligated to use the products and services of NeighborImpact or our industry partners.
Alternative Services, Programs, and Products & Client Freedom of Choice: NeighborImpact HomeSource department offers Individual Development Accounts (IDA) match savings program, NeighborImpact lending department offers first- time homebuyer down payment assistance. However, you are not obligated to participate in these or other NeighborImpact programs and services while you are receiving housing and/or financial counseling from our agency. You may consider seeking alternative products and services, including those offered by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Oregon State first-time homebuyer loan programs, and/or United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) loans. A list of community resources is provided during your initial session and/or available anytime with our receptionist. You are entitled to choose any real estate professionals, lenders, and lending products that best meet your needs.
Referrals and Community Resources: You will be provided a community resource list which outlines many county and regional services available to meet a variety of needs related to your housing and financial goals. You may also be referred to other services of the organization or other agencies that may be able to assist you with particular concerns that have been identified. The Community Resources identifies alternative agencies that provide services, programs or products equivalent to those offered by NeighborImpact and its industry partners. You understand that you are not obligated to use any of the services offered to you.
Communications: By providing your personal contact information, you agree to receive communications from NeighborImpact related to the service, including industry news and information and/or programs of interest or marketing material. You may unsubscribe from these at any time.
Privacy Policy: I/we acknowledge that I/we received a copy of NeighborImpact’s Privacy Policy.
Errors and Omissions and Disclaimer of Liability: I/we agree NeighborImpact, its employees, agents, and directors are not liable for any claims and causes of action arising from errors or omissions by such parties, or related to my participation in NeighborImpact counseling; and I hereby release and waive all claims of action against NeighborImpact and its affiliates. I have read this document, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and have signed it freely and without any inducement or assurance of any nature and intend it to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law. If any provision of this document is unenforceable, it shall be modified to the extent necessary to make the provision valid and binding, and the remainder of this document shall remain enforceable to the full extent allowed by law.
Quality Assurance: In order to assess client satisfaction, program evaluation, and in compliance with grant funding requirements, NeighborImpact, or one of its partners, may contact you during or after the completion of your housing counseling and/or financial capability services. You may be asked to complete surveys asking you to evaluate your client experience. Your survey data may be confidentially shared with NeighborImpact grantors such as HUD, OHCS, NWA, NP, and/or other grantors.
I acknowledge that I received, reviewed and agree to NeighborImpact’s Program Disclosures.
I/We understand that any intentional or negligent representation(s) of the information contained on this form may result in civil liability and/or criminal liability under the provisions of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001.