What is the HELP program?
The Help Program is a lease-to-own program. In a lease-to-own (also known as “rent-to-own” or “lease purchase”) you lease a home and have the choice to buy it at any time during your lease period. Although we technically “own” the property at first, we are bound by our agreement to sell the home to you at a price that you agree to at the beginning.
HELP (Help ELiminate Probation) is designed to aid the probationary students through the semester in order for the student to return to good standing by the end of the semester and to avoid being placed on suspension. Depending on the severity of the probationary status of the student, an individualized program will be created for the needs of that student.
The HELP Program currently operates exclusively during peak commuter hours during the regular work week. The service patrols are provided by dedicated NYSDOT staff or through contracts with private vendors, and the road service is provided to the public for free. HELP staff/drivers can change a flat, provide a gallon of gas, provide other necessary fluids, provide jump starts and effect minor repairs to disabled motorists, getting motorists on their way in a fraction of the time it would take to dispatch a tow truck.
The Hudson Valley Highway Emergency Local Patrol (H.E.L.P.) Program currently operates exclusively during peak commuter hours during the regular work week. The service patrols are provided through contracts with private vendors, and the road service is provided to the public for free. H.E.L.P. staff/drivers can change a flat, provide a gallon of gas, provide other necessary fluids, provide jump starts and effect minor repairs to disabled motorists, getting motorists on their way in a fraction of the time it would take to dispatch a tow truck. The Program in the Hudson Valley currently provides 25 vehicles over 205 centerline miles of limited access highway, with a goal of reaching disabled motorists within 10 minutes of their vehicular breakdown. Customer surveys indicate that this goal is maintained consistently for 80% of all H.E.L.P. stops. This goal is balanced with the need to operate the Program efficiently, without over-saturation of patrols along the highway system.
The HELP program is Greater Watertown Federal Credit Union Home Equity Line of Credit program. A HELP can be granted to a GWFCU member using that member’s home as collateral. Q: What is the primary benefit of a HELP? A: For many people, there is a tax advantage associated with borrowing against the equity in their primary residence. You should ask your tax advisor whether and how this advantage might apply to your tax situation. Q: What can a HELP be used for? A: A HELP can be used for many common money needs. For example: home repairs, college expenses, debt consolidations and other worthwhile needs. It is important for GWFCU members to realize that they are using their home for collateral and if they are unable to repay the HELP, they could lose their home. Q: Is there a minimum and maximum line of credit? A: Yes. The minimum credit line is $15,000 and the maximum credit line is $175,000. Q: How much can a member borrow: A: The amount a member can borrow depends on two major items: a
