The Hometown Home Loan Program offers reduced fees on mortgages for eligible UW employees and retirees buying or refinancing anywhere in the Puget Sound region. It was established in 1999 in partnership with the UW, the City of Seattle, and HomeStreet Bank.
Interested in purchasing or refinancing a home? HomeStreet Bank Affinity Loan Officers are available for 1/2-hour appointments between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at various campus locations in Seattle (on the second Monday of each month), Bothell, Tacoma, and Harborview. To schedule an individual appointment, call
Whether you're buying your first home or want to get advice about using home equity or refinancing, HomeStreet can help. Each month, HomeStreet offers free lunchtime seminars to educate employees about homeownership issues. Register at the HomeStreet website or call 206-628-0207. Be sure to include your contact phone number in the event of class cancellation. Exact seminar location will be specified upon registration. Upcoming seminars include:
UW faculty and staff are invited to attend the UW Home Fair, sponsored by HomeStreet Bank's Affinity Lending Center and the UW Benefits Office. This is your chance to talk to local contractors, interior designers, landscapers, architects, realtors, and representatives from HomeStreet and nonprofit housing resources.
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