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Now is the Time to Advocate for Greater Access to Down Payment Assistance  
Now is the Time to Advocate for Greater Access to Down Payment Assistance  

Now is the Time to Advocate for Greater Access to Down Payment Assistance  

Homeownership remains a cornerstone of financial stability and generational wealth-building, yet for many families, the down payment remains a significant barrier. In a recent article…
February 27, 2025
Exploring non-traditional financing programs for today’s homebuyer
Exploring non-traditional financing programs for today’s homebuyer

Exploring non-traditional financing programs for today’s homebuyer

Buying your first home has become tougher lately, especially for first-time buyers. Even with help for a down payment, the combination of rising home prices…
September 5, 2024
A Snapshot of the California Dream for All Program
A Snapshot of the California Dream for All Program

A Snapshot of the California Dream for All Program

Last spring, the California Housing Agency (CALHFA) announced it was offering $300 million in down payment assistance (DPA) under its California Dream for All program.…
January 30, 2024
Choosing the Right Down Payment Assistance Strategy in a World of Options
Choosing the Right Down Payment Assistance Strategy in a World of Options

Choosing the Right Down Payment Assistance Strategy in a World of Options

At a time when home prices and interest rates are placing homeownership increasingly out of reach for first-time buyers, access to down payment assistance (DPA)…
December 1, 2023
New CRA Changes Spell Opportunity for Lenders
New CRA Changes Spell Opportunity for Lenders

New CRA Changes Spell Opportunity for Lenders

The Community Reinvestment Act, commonly known as the CRA, has been a pivotal law in the banking industry since 1977. Designed to curb discriminatory lending…
November 3, 2023
How to Help Rural Borrowers Overcome Homeownership Hurdles
How to Help Rural Borrowers Overcome Homeownership Hurdles

How to Help Rural Borrowers Overcome Homeownership Hurdles

Smart lenders are always looking beyond traditional financing solutions to find new ways to serve homebuyers. But right now, one of the biggest challenges buyers…
September 6, 2023
Digging Deeper to Find Homebuyer Prospects
Digging Deeper to Find Homebuyer Prospects

Digging Deeper to Find Homebuyer Prospects

It’s often said that the secret to success is the ability to dig deep. Two years ago, many homebuyers of modest means could get home…
June 28, 2023
How the Chenoa Fund Down Payment Assistance Program Helps IMBs and Credit Unions Overcome Down Payment Barriers
How the Chenoa Fund Down Payment Assistance Program Helps IMBs and Credit Unions Overcome Down Payment Barriers

How the Chenoa Fund Down Payment Assistance Program Helps IMBs and Credit Unions Overcome Down Payment Barriers

Most independent mortgage bankers and credit unions understand how challenging it can be to help first-time homebuyers, especially when they're the first ones in their…
April 7, 2023
How to Overcome Homeownership Roadblocks with Chenoa Fund
How to Overcome Homeownership Roadblocks with Chenoa Fund

How to Overcome Homeownership Roadblocks with Chenoa Fund

Everyone’s path to homeownership looks different, but most people will encounter a few roadblocks along the way. That’s certainly more likely these days, as higher…
March 13, 2023
Home Buying Advantages Not Available to Renters
Home Buying Advantages Not Available to Renters

Home Buying Advantages Not Available to Renters

Across the U.S., there are millions of renters who yearn to be homeowners or who are at least wondering if they would be better off…
February 9, 2023
How Softening Home Prices Impact New Originations
How Softening Home Prices Impact New Originations

How Softening Home Prices Impact New Originations

Housing markets are always evolving, although today’s market looks starkly different than it did one year ago. Not only have interest rates roughly doubled over…
January 13, 2023
Why Buying is Still Better than Renting
Why Buying is Still Better than Renting

Why Buying is Still Better than Renting

There’s no doubt that today’s higher interest rates are making it harder for Americans to buy their first home. But even with rates increasing, buying…
October 4, 2022

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