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The following information is needed to review your application for assistance: Please check each item to insure your application can be processed ALL ADULT HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS (age 19 or older) must sign application and other documents including military personnel and separated individuals. A letter from your doctor verifying the nature of the family member’s ADA defined di sability. Original Pay Stub covering the most recent 60 day period for all applicants. Please complete and sign the bottom left side of the enclosed Verification of Employment form and give to your employer to complete then return to our office. Members in the household over the age of 18, not in school and not employed must submit a Notarized statement confirming their current employment status including the length of time with this status. Provide copy of last two years signed tax returns if filed with a copy of your W-2 forms attached. If self employed, provide last two years signed tax returns. Attach ALL schedules. ALL HOUSEHOLD INCOME must be listed and supported by proper documentation; 2010 SSI and/or SSDI award or benefits letters, alimony, child support supported by divorce decree, if applicable and last (12) twelve months proof of receipt . A copy of your Bank Statements that reflects the average balance for the last 6 months for all checking and savings accounts. Assets & Liabilities-list all creditors and account numbers on page 6 of application. Income from other sources (such as, alimony, child support) must be supported by divorce decree or court ordered documentation, if applicable and last (12) twelve months proof of receipt. In case of bankruptcy, provide an entire copy of the filing, including the discharge papers and letter of explanation. In addition, provide proof of payment and explanations on any other adverse credit. Copy of your valid Driver’s license or State ID (cannot be expired) and social security cards for ALL members in the household. Copy of your Home buyer Education Certificate, if you have completed the class. Letter of Eligibility or Approval letter from participating lender. HOYO Information Checklist of Items Needed to Process Application
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The following information is needed to review your application for assistance:

Please check each item to insure your application can be processed

ALL ADULT HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS (age 19 or older) must sign application and other documents including military personnel and separated individuals.

A letter from your doctor verifying the nature of the family member’s ADA defined disability.

Original Pay Stub covering the most recent 60 day period for all applicants. Please complete

and sign the bottom left side of the enclosed Verification of Employment form and give to your employer to complete then return to our office.

Members in the household over the age of 18, not in school and not employed must submit a

Notarized statement confirming their current employment status including the length of time with this status.

Provide copy of last two years signed tax returns if filed with a copy of your W-2 forms

attached. If self employed, provide last two years signed tax returns. Attach ALL schedules.

ALL HOUSEHOLD INCOME must be listed and supported by proper documentation; 2010 SSI and/or SSDI award or benefits letters, alimony, child support supported by divorce decree, if applicable and last (12) twelve months proof of receipt.

A copy of your Bank Statements that reflects the average balance for the last 6 months for all

checking and savings accounts.

Assets & Liabilities-list all creditors and account numbers on page 6 of application.

Income from other sources (such as, alimony, child support) must be supported by divorce decree or court ordered documentation, if applicable and last (12) twelve months proof of receipt.

In case of bankruptcy, provide an entire copy of the filing, including the discharge papers and

letter of explanation. In addition, provide proof of payment and explanations on any other adverse credit.

Copy of your valid Driver’s license or State ID (cannot be expired) and social security cards for ALL members in the household.

Copy of your Home buyer Education Certificate, if you have completed the class.

Letter of Eligibility or Approval letter from participating lender.

HOYO Information Checklist of Items Needed to Process Application

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MISSISSIPPI HOME OF YOUR OWN PROGRAM

Opening Doors of Home Ownership

to People with Disabilities

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please type or print clearly. Keep all answers short and to the point. 1. Do not leave any sections blank. If you have questions, call for a Housing Counselor at

(888) 671-0051 or (866) 883-4474, who will provide assistance in completing the form. FAXED OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

2. Applications may be submitted by individuals or households. Any application submitted

by two or more individuals who want to co-own property must demonstrate that at least one of the occupying applicants or family member has a disability. Please submit verification of disability: Doctor=s certificate and proof of SSI/SSDI.

3. If a household member has a legal guardian or conservator (documentation must be

provided), they must sign the application for that specific household member. (Parents are

legally responsible for decisions for their child up until the age of 18 or until they apply for

guardianship. The legal age to own property in Mississippi is 21)

4. A copy of your credit report will have to be obtained by our agency. 5. Please make a copy of your completed application and the documents required to process

your request for assistance for your records. (This is especially important if more

information is needed after your application is reviewed.) Mail or drop off the completed application. DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS.

MAIL OR DROP OFF the completed application packet with supporting documents to: The University of Southern Mississippi Institute for Disability Studies Attn: Cassie Hicks or Heather Steele 118 College Drive # 5163 Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program

AA/EOE/ADAI For alternative format/reasonable accommodations: (888) 671-0051

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Revised 5/2010

Person #1 Date of Application: Name: ________________________________________ Phone no: ( )___________________ Current Address: _____________________________________

Street or Box City State Zip

County: ______________________ Date of birth: ____/____/_____ Social Security #: ___/____/_____ Ethnic Background (optional): _____ Caucasian _____ Hispanic _____ Asian African-American Native American Other: US Citizen or Resident Alien: Yes or No If No, Do you have a Green Card? Yes or No What is your current marital status? (Married, Single, Divorced, Separated)_______________________ What are you currently paying for rent? $ Date began: ____________________ How long at current address? Years__________________ Months ___________________

Residence Address (in past 2 years):

_______________________________________________________ How long? Years Months Street or Box City State Zip _______________________________________________________ How long? Years Months Street or Box City State Zip If you are currently renting, living with others, or have rented in the past two years, need name, address and telephone number of landlord(s). Name of Landlord: _______________________________________ Phone No: ( ) Address: ________________________________________________________________________

Street or Box City State Zip Name of Landlord: _______________________________________ Phone No: ( ) Address: ________________________________________________________________________

Street or Box City State Zip

If employed, list employers for the past two years including mailing address and telephone number: Employer: ________________________________Phone: _____________How long employed? Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ Street or Box City State Zip Employer: ______________________________ Phone: ______________How long employed? Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ Street or Box City State Zip

APPLICATION INTAKE OFFICE USE: File#:____________ AMI Level: _____________ Intake Date: ________________

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Are you a first time home buyer? Yes No If no, do you currently own a home? Yes No Do you currently use a Section 8 certificate or voucher? Yes No Name of Housing Authority ___________________________________ Phone: _________________ Caseworker Name: __________________________________________________________________ Person #2 Name: ________________________________________ Phone no: ( ) ____________________ Current Address: _____________________________________

Street or Box City State Zip

County: ______________________ Date of birth: ____/____/_____ Social Security #: ___/____/_____ Ethnic Background (optional): _____ Caucasian _____ Hispanic _____ Asian African-American Native American Other: US Citizen or Resident Alien: Yes or No If No, Do you have a Green Card? Yes or No What is your current marital status? (Married, Single, Divorced, Separated)_______________________ What are you currently paying for rent? $ Date began: ____________________ How long at current address? Years__________________ Months ___________________

Residence Address (in past 2 years):

_______________________________________________________ How long? Years Months Street or Box City State Zip _______________________________________________________ How long? Years Months Street or Box City State Zip If you are currently renting, living with others, or have rented in the past two years, need name, address and telephone number of landlord(s). Name of Landlord: _______________________________________ Phone No: ( ) Address: ________________________________________________________________________

Street or Box City State Zip Name of Landlord: _______________________________________ Phone No: ( ) Address: ________________________________________________________________________

Street or Box City State Zip

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If employed, list employers for the past two years including mailing address and telephone number: Employer: ________________________________Phone: _____________How long employed? Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ Street or Box City State Zip Employer: ______________________________ Phone: ______________How long employed? Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ Street or Box City State Zip

Are you a first time home buyer? Yes No If no, do you currently own a home? Yes No Do you currently use a Section 8 certificate or voucher? Yes No Name of Housing Authority ____________________________________ Phone: _________________ Caseworker Name: __________________________________________________________________

HOME OWNERSHIP QUESTIONNAIRE

Where would you like to live (example: Hattiesburg, Jackson)? Do you have a realtor? _______ If so, please give name & phone number: __________________________ _____________________________________How many bedrooms is needed in the home? Do you have a home in mind? If yes, please explain:

Do you want to have a roommate(s)? Yes No Name of roommate: _______________________ Will a roommate(s) be paying rent? ___ Yes ___No If yes, how much $ __________________

Have you or anyone in your home attended a home-buyer workshop? _________ (Neighborworks, Mississippi Housing Initiatives, FannieMae Guide to Homeownership or Freddie

Mac Credit Smart curriculum accepted)

If yes, then when and with what agency?__________________________ Do you have a good credit history or the ability, with help, to build a good credit history?

Person #1: Yes No Not sure Please explain:

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Person #2: Yes No Not sure Please explain: ______________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

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List below people who can assist/support you through the home ownership process. These people will become a part of your support team and person-centered plan if applicable. The people that should be a part of this process are those that are involved in some or all parts of your life and can provide information about your dreams, and support needs for the future. Some examples are: employer, family member(s) councils, friends, realtor, bankers, therapist and other medical or legal personnel, minister, etc. By listing their names you are giving permission for a HOYO representative to speak to them.

NAME RELATIONSHIP

ADDRESS

TELEPHONE

NUMBER

MONTHLY INCOME CERTIFICATION

In this section be sure to include information related to income (wages, personal injury awards, trust fund moneys or interest, etc.), entitlements (food stamps, social security, veterans benefits, etc.), and/or assets (cash gifts from family members, cash assistance form nonprofit groups, etc.) that can be applied toward home ownership and long-term maintenance. Please list gross income amounts (before taxes).

Source of Income

Person 1

Person 2

Person 3

Person 4 Employment - income before taxes

$

$

$

$

Aid to Families with Dependent Children

$

$

$

$

Social Security Insurance (SSI)

$

$

$

$

Social Security Disability (SSDI)

$

$

$

$

Pension/Retirement

$

$

$

$

Disability Benefits

$

$

$

$

Unemployment Compensation

$

$

$

$

Child Support

$

$

$

$

Alimony

$

$

$

$

Utility Subsidy

$

$

$

$

Food Stamps

$

$

$

$

Veterans Benefits

$

$

$

$

Home & Community Based Waiver

$

$

$

$

Example : interest Income

Other: Specify_____________________ $

$

$

$

Total Gross Income

$

$

$

$

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Verified Total Annual Household Income: _______________________________ AMI: __________________________

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MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD EXPENSE CERTIFICATION

Please fill out both columns for current living expenses and expected expenses upon home ownership. Please fill this form out as completely as possible. Total the columns at the bottom to give us an idea of your total monthly expenses.

CURRENT EXPECTED

CATEGORY

HOUSEHOLD

HOUSEHOLD

Housing: Rent

Electric/Gas

Water

Telephone

Other

Living Expenses: Food

Cleaning

Laundry

Clothing

Other

Transportation: Auto Loan

Gas/Oil

Auto Insurance

Maintenance

Other

Debts: Credit Cards

Loans other than Auto

Other

Medical: Medication (co-pay)

Medical/Dental

Services Personal Assistance

Other

Entertainment: Cable TV

Newspaper

Other

Other Expenses not listed:

EXPENSES: Grand Total

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ASSETS

Assets (Savings and checking accounts, CDs, Stocks Bonds, Trusts): Amount left in accounts monthly

Household Member’s Name

Name of Institution

Type of Asset

Average Balance

Example: John Blue

Trustmark Bank

Checking account

$200 .00

If you have assets, are you willing to use a portion toward housing investment, including down payment? Yes No If yes, please describe:

LIABILITIES

Describe any ongoing, outstanding household debts or expenses you may have, or significant one time expenses (for example, any outstanding bill over $100.00)

Household Member’s Name

NAME OF CREDITOR

ACCOUNT #

MONTHLY

PAYMENT

DATE BEGAN

BALANCE

DUE

HOUSING BUDGET

Monthly Income (Total Income from Monthly Income Certification page)………………. $

Monthly Expenses (Total Expenses from Monthly Expense Certification page)…………. $

Maximum additional amount available for housing (Subtract expenses from income)…… $

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Eligibility for special loan programs is based on TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME. ***How many people will be living in the New Home within the next 12 months: ___________. List All persons who will be living in your household, ages and their relationship to applicant #1: Self-

___________________________________________________________________________________

SIGNATURES & STATEMENT OF RELEASE

The information in this application is complete and true to the best of my knowledge. I give my consent for the staff of Home of Your Own to release the information to financial institutions and/or other organizations that might be able to assist me in owning a home of my own.

Applicant 1/Guardian/Conservator (If applicable) Date

Applicant 2/Guardian/Conservator (If applicable) Date

Other Adult/Guardian/Conservator (If applicable) Date

Legal Representative Information

If you have a guardian or conservator, (s)he must also sign this application.

I, _________________________________________, the legal representative (guardian or conservator) of

_______________________________________ attest to the information below, and will sign the

application on their behalf. Name of legal representative(s): ______________________________Phone No: _________________ Mailing address: ____________________________________________________________________

Street or Box City State Zip Guardian=s name: ___________________________________________________________________ Type of guardianship: Full Limited

Warning: Title 1B, Section 1001 of the U.S. Code states that a person is guilty of a felony for knowingly and

willingly making false or fraudulent statements to any department of the United States Government.

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CONFIDENTIALITY

The next two sections of this application request information about your disability. This information will be used only by Home of Your Own staff. It will not be released to your financial institution (unless Home Choice mortgage product or similar product is used) or any other organization without your written consent. This information is needed to assist you with accessibility requirements and living assistance in your own home.

DISABILITY INFORMATION

Person #1: Where are you currently living? (PLEASE CHECK THE ANSWER THAT APPLY) In a State Institution In someone else=s home (Adult Foster Care) In a Nursing Home In a Group Home Own Apartment With my Family _____ Other: _____________

Case Manager/Contact Person:________________________________ Phone No: (____)___________ Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________________________ Street or Box City State Zip

Do you have a disability? If yes, please describe the nature of your disability and attach verification: Doctor=s certificate and proof of SSI/SSDI.

Do you currently use Personal Assistance Services? (Personal Assistant Services refers to having an individual assist with such things as getting in/out of bed, dressing, cooking, errands, driving, etc.) Yes No

Person #2: Where are you currently living? (PLEASE CHECK THE ANSWER THAT APPLY) In a State Institution In someone else=s home (Adult Foster Care) In a Nursing Home In a Group Home Own Apartment With my Family _____ Other: _____________

Case Manager/Contact Person: ___________________________ Phone No: (____)___________ Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________________________ Street or Box City State Zip

Do you have a disability? If yes, please describe the nature of your disability and attach verification: Doctor=s certificate and proof of SSI/SSDI.

Do you currently use Personal Assistance Services? (Personal Assistant Services refers to having an individual assist with such things as getting in/out of bed, dressing, cooking, errands, driving, etc.) Yes No

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SERVICES AND SUPPORTS

This project cannot provide the services and supports you may need to live successfully in your own home,

such as someone to help you get up in the morning or someone to teach you to grocery shop and cook your

own meals. To help us determine if you have the services and supports you will need or if the services and

supports you will need are available at the time of closing, please complete the following: Current Supports

and Funding Sources. Please note that support costs are separate from Housing costs. How do you get your supports now? List all:

Hours of support currently received per week:

SUPPORT TYPE AND FUNDING SOURCE

COST PERSON 1

PERSON 2

Home Health Aide (Title XIX)

$__________

Home & Community Based Services

$__________

Elderly & Disabled Waiver

$__________

Independent Living Waiver

$__________

Family/friends

$__________

Total cost/hours of support currently received per

week:

$__________

What help do you or your child need to live in a home of your own that isn=t already being provided for you? (Indicate whether you need the support daily(d), weekly(w) or occasionally(o) on the lines provided). Food shopping Budgeting/Money skills/Paying bills Personal Care Cooking/Housekeeping Taking medicines Behavior/Social Home maintenance Arranging doctor/dentist visits Recreation Transportation Emergency ___Other: ________________________

What furnishings and appliances could you bring to a home of your own? _________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

How will you obtain the items you need that you don’t have including appliances and utility deposits?

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

How did you hear about the Home of Your Own Program? _____________________________________

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MEDICAL INFORMATION FOR HOUSEHOLD MEMBER WITH DISABILITY:

Medical Insurance (Circle): Regular insurance policy Medicaid Medicare None

How many in household receives Medicaid? ______

Current Healthcare Provider: ______________________________________________________________

Primary Disability (Circle): Alzhiemers/Dementia Cognitive Hearing HIV/AIDS Mental Handicap

Mental Illness Mobility Limits Substance Abuse Visual disability

Other _________________________________________________________________________________

Secondary Disability (see list above): _______________________________________________________

Presently experiencing any health problems? (Circle one): Yes No

If so, describe __________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

Taking medications? (Circle one): Yes No

If so, name the medications________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

Date of last medical exam ___________________________________________

Hospitalized in the last 12 months? (Circle one) Yes No

If so, which hospital________________________________________________

List any other medical information you wish to include:

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

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DISABILITY VERIFICATION FORM

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISS INSTITUTE FOR DISABILITY STUDIES (IDS)

The Institute for Disability Studies is required to verify the disability of applicants or their family member to determine their eligibility for housing assistance. The applicant has signed this release form below giving you permission to supply us with this information. Please fill out the form below and return it at your earliest convenience via mail at the address below or fax to 601-266-5114. Sincerely yours, _Cassie Hicks, The University of Southern Mississippi Institute for Disability Studies 118 College

Drive #5163 Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001

The Department of Housing and Urban Development defines a disabled person in 3 ways: (1) A disabled person is one with an inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity because of any physical or mental

impairment that is expected to result in death or has lasted or can be expected to last continuously for at least 12 months; or for a blind person at least 55 years old, inability because of blindness to engage in any substantial gainful activities comparable to those in which the person was previously engaged with some regularity and over a substantial period.

(2) A developmentally disabled person is one with a severe chronic disability that: (a) is attributable to a mental and/or physical impairment; (b) as manifested before age 22; (c) is likely to continue indefinitely

and (d) results in substantial functional limitations in three or more of the following areas:

Capacity for independent living, self-care, receptive and expressive language; learning, mobility, self-direction and economic self-sufficiency AND

Require special interdisciplinary or generic care treatment, or other services which are of extended or lifelong duration and are individually planned or coordinated.

(3) A disabled person is also one who has a physical, emotional or mental impairment that: (a) is expected to be of long-continued or indefinite duration; (b) substantially impedes the person’s ability to live

independently; and (c) is such that the person’s ability to live independently could be improved by more suitable housing conditions.

I hereby certify that ________________________________ should be considered disabled in accordance with definition(s) number _______ above with the diagnosis of __________________________________________________ _____________________________________ ______________________________ Printed Name and Title Date _____________________________________ ______________________________ Signature Phone

APPLICANT RELEASE

I ___________________________hereby authorize the release of the requested information. (Printed Name of Applicant) ________________________________________ ________________________________ Signature Date

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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

INSTITUTE FOR DISABILITY STUDIES MISSISSIPPI HOME OF YOUR OWN

**RELEASE OF INFORMATION FORM**

AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE INFORMATION TO MISSISSIPPI HOME

OF YOUR OWN AND CONSENT TO SHARING OF INFORMATION

By my/our signature below, the undersigned applicant(s) have and hereby do authorize Mississippi Home of Your Own (HOYO), its’ employees and/or any of its affiliates to seek and obtain information including but not limited to the following:

Current and previous employment Banks, savings and loans, credit unions, and other account information Current and previous loans and any other types of credit extended Current and previous residences Medical information Credit reports or consumer reports*

The undersigned applicant(s) hereby authorize the re-verification, prior to or after any closing of the transaction for which they have applied. I/we acknowledge that this audit and/or re-verification may be done by Mississippi Home of Your Own and/or others who may or will have an interest in my/our transaction, including but not limited to banks or companies to whom my/our loan may be originated or to who transferred. PRIVACY DISCLOSURE AND AUTHORIZATION: I/we acknowledge that Mississippi Home of Your Own (HOYO) and its family of entities, departments, affiliates, and coalition partners are PERMITTED TO SHARE within the HOYO coalition information concerning my/our application and experiences with HOYO without limitation. I/we also acknowledge by this disclosure that HOYO may also share among its coalition, other housing organizations via data collection system (ex. SERVICE-POINT), and/or banks information received by HOYO and/or bank from a consumer reporting agency or other third party. I/WE AM AWARE THAT I MAY OPT OUT OF THIS AUTHORIZATION BY CALLING 1-888-671-0051 TO INFORM HOYO STAFF.

A copy of this authorization shall be deemed to be the equivalent of the original and may be used as such. Please sign below and place your social security number on the line labeled SS#. Thank you. Applicant 1 Signature Date Social Sec #

Applicant 2 Signature Date Social Sec #

Other Adult Signature Date Social Sec #

Other Adult Signature Date Social Sec #

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INSTITUTE FOR DISABILITY STUDIES

MISSISSIPPI HOME OF YOUR OWN (HOYO) CREDIT ACTION PLAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Would you prefer Face-to-Face, or Phone counseling? _________________________ (IDS Office locations are in Hattiesburg, Indianola, Jackson, and Long Beach)

Do you have a lender in mind for your home loan? Yes or No If yes, please provide the name of the lender.____________________________________________ Name of loan officer: _________________________ Contact number: ________________________ Do you have a pre-approval from the lender? Yes or No (If yes, please provide a copy with your application to our office)

By signing this form you are acknowledging that HOYO staff will consider your application for assistance, evaluate a current credit report and counsel/consult with you to determine the possibility achieving homeownership over the next 12 months. This recommendation is based on consultation with the client that addresses the current number and type of outstanding accounts, the actions that must be taken by the client over this period of time, and HOYO’s counseling experience with other clients of similar characteristics. You are eligible to be reevaluated for the program after 6 months if your circumstances have changed to position you toward homeownership. I understand that is my responsibility to follow through with the recommendations listed on the credit action plan after I have received counseling to help me achieve my goal of homeownership.

Applicant printed Name: _______________________ Co-applicant printed name: ___________________________ Address: ______________________________________ City: ____________________ State: MS Zip: _____________ Home Phone: __________________________ Other Phone: _______________________ Applicant Signature: ____________________________ Co-applicant signature: ___________________________ Date completed: ___________________

HOYO Counselor’s Signature: _______________________________________ Date: _________________

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Institute for Disability Studies (IDS)

Client Disclosure Form

This document informs you that as a client you are not required to use other services or products offered by the Institute for Disability Studies. In addition, the services offered by participating lenders and agencies at The University of Southern Mississippi are independent of the Home of Your Own (HOYO) Program, and therefore not required to be used by the client. This means that you must qualify for HOYO’s products and services and also qualify for any services provided by other agencies. If there are any third-party arrangements (i.e. delinquency counseling provided to client by lender and HOYO), you will be notified of such arrangements. IDS may recommend service providers when applicable, but, as the applicant, you are allowed to make the decision on service providers. This document further discloses to you that you are not required to use other services or products offered by any associates of the Institute for Disability Studies’ Home of Your Own Program. For your convenience, you may select the counseling method that fits your need (Face-to-Face or Phone counseling). Our offices are located in Hattiesburg, Indianola, Jackson and Long Beach. I have fully informed myself of this disclosure form. Please complete the information below: Applicant printed name: Co-Applicant printed name: _________________________ Address: __________________________________ City: ____________________ State: MS Zip: _________ Home Phone: __________________________ Work Phone: _______________________ Signature: _______________________________ Applicant Signature: _______________________________ Co-applicant Date: __________________________________

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VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT

The University of Southern Mississippi

Institute of Disability Studies

Mississippi Home of Your Own Program

118 College Drive Box 5163

Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001

Phone (TTY): 1-888-671-0051

Contact Person: Cassie Hicks

AUTHORIZATION: Federal Regulations require us to

verify Employment Income of all members of the

household applying for participation in the HOME

Program which we operate and to reexamine this

income periodically. We ask your cooperation in

supplying this information. This information will be

used only to determine the eligibility status and level of

benefit of the household.

Your prompt return of the requested information will

be appreciated. Please fax information to:

Cassie Hicks at 601-266-5114

Employer Name: ________________ Employed since: _______

Occupation:_____________________ Salary: $_____________

Effective date of last increase: __________________________

Base pay rate:

$______/Hour; or $_______/Week; or$_______/Month

Average hours/week at base pay rate: ________Hours

No. weeks _____, or No. weeks _________worked/Year

Overtime pay rate: $__________/Hour

Expected average number of hours overtime worked per week

during next 12 months _______________

Any other compensation not included above

(Specify for commissions, bonuses, tips, etc.):

For: __________________$ ________ per __________

Is pay received for vacation? ____Yes ____No

If Yes, no. of days per year __________

Total base pay earnings for past 12 mos. $ ___________

Total overtime earnings for past 12 mos. $ ___________

Probability and expected date of any pay increase:

_____________________

Does the employee have access to a retirement account?

_____ Yes _____No

If Yes what amount can they get access to:

$____________________

RELEASE: I hereby authorize the release of the requested information. _____________________ Print Name of Applicant _______________________________________ Signature of Applicant ____________ ________________ Social Security Number Date or a copy of the executed “HOME Program Eligibility

Release Form,” which authorizes the release of the

information requested, is attached.

________________________________ Print name of Authorized Representative

________________________________ Signature of Authorized Representative Title: ________________________________________

Telephone number: _____________________________

Date: _______________________

Warning: Title 1B, Section 1001 of the U.S. Code states that a person is guilty of a felony for knowingly and

willingly making false or fraudulent statements to any department of the United States Government.


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