Buying or refinancing a home is one of the most important financial decisions you can make. The Hometown Home Loan program for UW employees is here to help make your dream of homeownership a reality. This program offers reduced fees on mortgages for permanent UW employees buying or refinancing anywhere in the Puget Sound region. In addition, HomeStreet offers a series of free seminars to help you learn about a variety of homeownership issues related to budgeting, buying, remodeling, refinancing, and selling your home.