Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - The Department of Housing and Urban Development is a cabinet department of the United States federal government founded in 1965 to develop and implement housing policies. Its mission is to increase home ownership, support community development, and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination. It administers low cost housing programs, and enforces Federal laws discrimination laws. The HUD web site provides the latest housing news, housing programs, resources, and tools for home financing. The site also offers tips on how to effectively buy, own, and sell a house.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Site Navigation Tips

When navigating the site, Moneysmartz recommends the following links to get the most out of your visit:

• HUD Site Map: An alphabetical list of topics related to housing and community development.
• HUD Homes: Listings of HUD homes sold in your area.
• Buying A Home: Tips and resources on home buying programs, mortgages, and insurance.
• RSS: Subscribe to RSS feeds for the latest HUD news and information.

Reverse Mortgages
Category: Financial Services>Mortgages
Top ten things you should know if your interested in a reverse mortgage from HUD.
http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hecm/rmtopten.cfm

Let FHA Loans Help You
Category: Financial Services>Mortgages
Information about FHA loans from HUD.
http://www.hud.gov/buying/loans.cfm

HUD On Your Side: Buying A Home
Category: Money Management>Loans>Home
Various topics are covered from settlement costs to buying land and new construction. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
http://www.hud.gov/buying/

HUD Loans
Category: Money Management>Loans>Home
Information about loans from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development any buying homes with a low down payment.
http://www.hud.gov/buying/insured.cfm

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Category: Foreclosures
Tips for avoiding foreclosure.
http://www.hud.gov/foreclosure/index.cfm