Non-discrimination
CDCU offers a variety of different programs and services to fulfill its mission. These programs and services are offered regardless of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status. We administer services in conformity with local, state, and federal antidiscrimination laws, including the federal Fair Housing Act.
Services
CDCU provides the following HUD-approved programs and services in accordance with HUD guidelines:
- Financial Management/Budget Counseling
- Financial, Budgeting, and Credit Workshops
- Pre-purchase Counseling
- Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops
- Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling
- Home Improvement & Rehabilitation Counseling
CDCU also offers the following services:
- Owner-occupant Loan program
- Down Payment Assistance programs
- Home Sales programs
- Mortgage Lending Services
- Real Estate Representation
Funding Disclosure
CDCU is funded through a variety of sources, including congressionally appropriated funds through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), NeighborWorks’ Project Reinvest: Financial Capability program, the United States Treasury, local municipalities, and banks, as well as other public and private organizations including foundations and individuals. CDCU currently receives financial compensation for clients that participate in Framework’s online
Homeownership Education course.
CDCU Code of Conduct
No CDCU employee, officer, director, contractor, volunteer, or agent shall undertake any action that might result in, or create the appearance of, administering services for personal or private gain, providing preferential treatment for any person or organization, or engaging in conduct that would compromise CDCU’s compliance with federal regulations or our commitment to serving the best interests of our clients.
Utilization of Services
CDCU provides information about numerous loan products and housing programs, and may refer Client to other agencies for assistance. Client acknowledges that CDCU cannot guarantee Client’s eligibility for any program and Client cannot expect to receive any assistance from any program until Client has been approved by the provider. Implementation of any suggestions or information received, participation in programs, and utilization of services provided by CDCU or its partners is the Client’s responsibility. Participation in any of CDCU’s programs does not obligate Client to participate, receive, purchase or utilize any other services offered by CDCU or its partners or funders.
Client acknowledges that if CDCU provides housing and financial counseling/coaching services, Client will receive a written action plan consisting of recommendations for handling Client’s financial and housing situation. Client understands that the quality of the action plan is dependent on the accuracy of the information that Client provides and that errors in factual information may seriously affect the projected outcomes discussed in counseling. Likewise, any change in Client’s personal situation may significantly change the potential for success of the decisions Client makes pursuant to the action plan.
CDCU reserves the right to terminate services at any time if it is determined that Client does not qualify for the programs that CDCU offers, if Client’s needs cannot be met by said programs, or if a respectful and professional relationship is not maintained. CDCU does not tolerate verbal abuse or harassment. Client may also terminate services at any time.
Indemnity
Client acknowledges that information received from CDCU about real estate, taxes, bankruptcy, foreclosure and other legal matters is only general information, not legal advice. In the event legal advice is needed or desired, Client agrees to consult an attorney or request a referral for legal assistance. Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless CDCU and their subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, permitted assigns, officers, directors, agents, and employees from and against any and all damages, third party claims, demands, actions or causes of action, liabilities, expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of any services, opportunities or information offered by CDCU, its partners and funders.
Release of Information
Client hereby grants permission for CDCU to share Client’s personal information that may be reviewed by the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Housing Partnership Network and/or NeighborWorks America Data Collection System and/or their agents for tracking or reporting purposes. Client also agrees, upon request, to provide follow-up information to CDCU for the purposes of program evaluation, monitoring, and compliance.
Acknowledgment
By signing below, Client acknowledges having received and read this Agency Disclosure Statement and Housing Counseling Consent Form and CDCU’s Privacy Policy.