DORCHESTER – Monday, June 10, 2013 – Governor Deval Patrick today kicked-off Commonwealth Housing Week by announcing a new compact that creates a goal of providing 10,000 mortgage loans to first-time homebuyers over the next five years. The Home Ownership Compact includes a commitment among lenders to originate a specific number of mortgage loans to first-time home buyers with household incomes below the area median income through the MassHousing and the Massachusetts Housing Partnership programs.

“By giving more young people and families the opportunity to own a home, we retain our talent pool and create sustainable long term economic growth,” said Governor Patrick.

The Massachusetts Homeownership Compact will help accelerate economic recovery and neighborhood stabilization initiatives in the Commonwealth and retain and attract a competitive workforce.

"We couldn’t have purchased our home without Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance’s first-time homebuyer program, support from our family, a great mortgage product and a wonderful loan officer," said Rashida Constantine, a Dorchester homeowner and MAHA member. "It was an empowering experience that sets an important example for our kids."

Yes, We have a long holiday weekend- Memorial Day. But don't forget to Vote on Tuesday, May 28th for our next State Senator!
THIS IS IT- Make Your Vote Count!

Voters in the 1st Suffolk State Senate District (South
Boston and parts of Dorchester and Mattapan)will be voting for our next State Senator. The two candidates are Linda Dorcena Forry (State Representative, 12th Suffolk District) and Joseph Ureneck (Chair of The Fatherhood Coalition).
Don't know if you are in the 1st Suffolk District? Go to www.wheredoivotema.com to find out.

Polls are open from 7AM to 8PM
Call MAHA at 617-822-9100 for your poll location and voters' guide to the candidates. You also view the following link:
http://www.mahahome.org/sites/default/files/Vote_May28_Candidate_Guide.pdf