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HOP Application

The Housing Opportunities Program (HOP) provides no-interest loans to persons in danger of eviction from their homes, as well as those seeking to move from transitional to permanent housing. Loans are given on the basis of the application process, which includes the following written application and a personal interview. Priority is given to individuals referred by other service organizations. Upon approval, a flexible repayment schedule will be worked out according to the client’s financial situation.

Information provided to HOP throughout the application process is used solely for the purpose of making the loan and evaluating the programs of HOP. HOP reserves the right to call the client’s landlord, employer, and support service provider for verification of all information.

Please use the following guidelines to ensure that your application is complete and can be processed promptly.

1. It is to the client’s advantage to fill out this application as completely and accurately as possible. Any dishonesty will result in immediate termination of the application.

2. HOP encourages the client to enclose any additional information or to explain a response to any particular item in order to give our loan officer a more accurate picture of the client’s situation.

3. The client must fill out the monthly budget sheet in conjunction with the client’s support service provider. Please attach legal notices (such as petition, judgment, 72 hour notice, warrant for eviction, or notice from landlord), pay stubs or other income verification, and documentation of assistance from other helping agencies.

4. Please be sure that the amount of rent owed includes the current month and has been verified. Acceptable forms of verification include written statement from landlord, copy of contract, and rent receipt.

5. Please contact HOP if speed is of the essence. In certain instances we may be able to expedite the processing of an application.

6. Please call HOP if you have any questions regarding filling out the application. Note, however, that HOP cannot accept any call-ins or walk-in clients

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