Website Resources

Homes

Resource Name Website Address Description Fee
Fannie Mae Foundation http://www.fanniemaefoundation.org Takes a hands-on approach to helping people learn
to manage personal finances and understand the home-buying process. 		None
US Department of Housing and Urban Development http://www.hud.gov/buying/index.cfm Offers tips on buying and selling homes, as well
as mortgage calculator tools, and tips on finding a realtor. 		None
Homepath.com http://www.fanniemae.com/homebuyers/homepath/index.jhtml Provides worksheets, checklists, tip sheets,
mortgage definations, and data that will help you find the Fannie Mae mortgage
product and Fannie Mae approved lender that best meet your needs. 		None
Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation http://www.nw.org Strengthens communities across America by
supporting local partnerships of residents, businesses, and government. 		Depends on the services you are requesting.

Cars

Resource Name Website Address Description Fee
CarFax http://www.carfax.com Searches its nationwide database and provides a
detailed report on the car you are thinking of purchasing. A great tool to
protect against buying a used car with costly, hidden problems. 		$19.99 for 30 days unlimited reports or $14.99
for a single report.
Kelly Blue Book http://www.kbb.com Allows you to calculate the "Blue Book" value of
new or used vehicles, whether purchased from a dealer or individual. 		None
Consumer Reports http://www.consumerreports.org For a fee you can access ratings and
recommendations of products and services. Or you can look through pages of
consumer information at no cost. 		$3.94 per month or $24.00 per year
Car Buying Tips http://www.carbuyingtips.com Tips on how to buy a new or used car and avoid
scans. Information on warranties, car loans, and a guide to used car
classifieds. 		None

Post Secondary Education

Resource Name Website Address Description Fee
FinAid http://www.finaid.org Contains a comprehensive collection of
information about student financial aid. 		None
401Kid.com http://www.401kid.com/home.html Your online guide to 529 plans, financial aid,
and college savings. 		Varies depending on program
Internet Student Loans Company http://www.istudentloan.com Provides information on the different options
available for undergraduate student loans, graduate student loans, and parent
loans. The site provides links to apply on-line for different loans, as well as
FAQ's. 		None
eStudentLoan, Inc. http://apps.estudentloan.com/exec/loanfinder Once you have logged in you can use this database
to compare different loans. 		Registration required
Thomson Petersons's http://www.petersons.com/finaid Search the site for scholarship information and
studen loans, or use on of its financial aid calculators. The site also has
links to financial aid articles and other resources. 		None