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You can find cheap generic hubs on eBay. Front and rear are interchangeable, I think the cheap ones are advertised as front. Only difference is a longer cable for the speed sensor. I've used three of them with no issues.
This is the second or third name similar to mine I've seen. There's also Alex J, which could also be me since my middle name is Jacob. Seems like I've seen another, but can't remember.