Church Community Housing Corporation and the City of Newport, Rhode Island have two Home Repair Loan Programs available for qualified homeowners who live in Newport County (Newport, Jamestown, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, and Little Compton, Rhode Island)
Church Community Housing Corporation provides guidance to individual families through the application, loan, and construction process. Church Community Housing Corporation helps in the determination of repairs by visiting the home, writing specifications, reviewing contractor bids, and monitoring each construction project from start to finish, insuring the work is done properly before any payments are made to contractors.
To learn more about these loan programs, contact
Aubrey Collins.
Email:
Telephone: (401) 846-5114, Ext 111
Fax: (401) 849-7930
Home Repair Loan Program
3% Interest Loan
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3% fixed interest rate Home Repair Loan of up to $30,000 (Single Family Home) and up to $40,000 (Multi Family Home) with a fifteen year terms.
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The monthly payment is $6.91 for every $1,000 borrowed.
0% Interest Loan
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0% fixed interest rate Deferred Payment Home Repair Loan of up to $5,000 for Seniors (60 years old + up) and persons with disabilities that does not need to be repaid until the home is sold or the Title to the home is transferred. Seniors and persons with disabilities may be eligible for both a 0% and 3% interest loan.
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There are no fees or closing costs for these loans.
Home Repair Loans
Eligible Repairs
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Code Violations
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Doors
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Windows
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Stairs
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Interior/Exterior Painting
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Kitchen Remodeling
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Bathroom Remodeling
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Chimneys & Flu Work
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Plumbing
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Hot Water Heaters
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Electrical
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Ceilings
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Foundations
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Insulation/Energy Conservation
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Fences
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Septic Systems
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Landscaping
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Driveways
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Handicap Accessibility
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Sewer Connection
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and more.
Qualifications
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Homes must be owner-occupied.
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Homeowner's must be income qualified (Call Aubrey Collins for information and to find out if you are qualified)
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Contact Aubrey Collins at acollins@cchcnewport.org or (401) 846-5114 x111 to see if you qualify.