Resources

District Alliance for Safe Housing

Largest Provider of Safe Housing for Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence in DC

Home Buyers Club

Urban League

https://www.gwul.org/homebuyer-s-club

Mighty Deposits

Find out what your bank does with your money. Mighty analyzes public data so you can see what any U.S. bank or credit union invests in. Every bank. Every credit union. Same calculations. No exceptions. Find banking aligned with your values.

https://mightydeposits.com/

Greater Washington Urban League

Housing Counseling Services

https://www.gwul.org/housing-counseling-services

DC Finance Agency

Front Door. A DC Government website helping current and future DC homeowners thrive.

https://www.frontdoor.dc.gov/buy-a-home

HPAP

The Home Purchase Assistance (HPAP) program provides interest-free loans and closing cost assistance to qualified applicants to purchase single family houses, condominiums, or cooperative units in the District.

https://dhcd.dc.gov/service/home-purchase-assistance-program

Capital Area Asset Builders

Matched Savings Program

https://www.caab.org/en/programs/matched-savings-programs

Habitat for Humanity DC

Habitat for Humanity provides a unique opportunity for families to build and buy their own homes.

https://www.habitatdcnova.org/housing-services/

Lydia's House

Lydia’s House is a full service Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved faith-based counseling agency and a District of Columbia funded housing counseling agency serving Ward 8. Lydia’s House is making it possible for first time home buyers to purchase property in the Washington metropolitan area.

https://www.lh4us.org/housing-programs-in-dc

DC Open Doors

DC Open Doors makes homeownership in Washington, D.C. affordable by offering qualified buyers home purchase loans, down payment and closing cost assistance.

https://www.dchfa.org/homeownership/available-programs/dc-open-doors/

CBOs

Department of Housing and Community Development: Community-Based Non-Profit Organizations (CBO) provide housing counseling services and training to potential homeowners, current homeowners, and tenants, focusing on low-to-moderate income residents and neighborhoods. The CBOs provide outreach, application intake, counseling and training to support a variety of DHCD programs for homeowners, potential homeowners, and renters.

https://dhcd.dc.gov/node/702332

Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) Affordable Housing Program

Lottery based program for people who live or work in DC to purchase IZ properties.

https://dhcd.dc.gov/service/inclusionary-zoning-iz-affordable-housing-program

Premium Title

https://www.premiumtitlellc.com/about-us

Lexicon Title

https://www.lexicontitle.com/

Fortis Mortgage

https://www.fortismortgage.com/

Chenoa Fund

https://chenoafund.org/

Evolve Bank & Trust Mortgage

https://www.getevolved.com/mortgage/offices/vienna/

Industrial Bank

https://www.industrial-bank.com/

City First Bank

https://www.cityfirstbank.com/

Media Fellowship House

As a HUD-certified housing counseling agency, we’re committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity in our communities. Our primary goal is to offer first-time homebuyers the tools and support they need to enter the housing market.

http://Media Fellowship House Money Match

The Road Home New Jersey First Time Home Buyer Guide

The Road Home New Jersey First Time Home Buyer Guide: This guide has great information for New Jersey home buyers, but also has information that would benefit first time home buyers in other areas.

https://issuu.com/njhmfa/docs/the-road-home-new-jersey-a-guide-fo?e=33425919/64171552

Urban League of Philadelphia

Urban League of Philadelphia: Get educated about budgeting and home maintenance.

https://urbanleaguephila.org/what-we-do/housing-counseling/first-time-homebuyers/

Philly First Home

First time home buyer assistance program for buyers with an income below their guidelines.

https://phdcphila.org/residents-and-landlords/homebuyers-and-renters/philly-first-home/

Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia

Habitat for Humanity provides a unique opportunity for families to build and buy their own homes.

https://www.habitatphiladelphia.org/

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency: PHFA offers home purchase and refinance loans to qualified borrowers throughout the Commonwealth.

https://www.phfa.org/homebuyers/

The Road Home New Jersey

New Jersey first-time homebuyers can get $10,000 toward their home purchase.

https://nj.gov/dca/hmfa/roadhome/

First Front Door

First Front Door (FFD) can help qualified first-time home buyers with closing costs and down payment. For every $1 you contribute, FFD will provide $3 in assistance, up to $5,000.

https://www.firstfrontdoor.com/

DC Open Doors List of Lenders

http://www.dchfa.org/homeownership/find-a-lender/

Dream Builders Learning Academy

This is a series of educational videos and step-by-step guides through the home buying process for first time buyers. It's a paid subscription.

https://www.dreambuilderslearningacademy.com/

Freddie Mac

Purchasing a home is one of the biggest, most important investments you'll make. Lean on us for reliable and sound advice — including if buying is right for you.

https://myhome.freddiemac.com/buying

Move.com

Resources for consumers looking to move including realtor.com.

https://www.move.com/

Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America

Fighting for economic justice with America's best mortgage. The Homebuyer Workshop will provide you with an overview of the home buying process, real estate issues, and mortgage options including HUD mortgage programs and the NACA Mortgage. You will receive important information about becoming mortgage ready and NACA Qualified.

https://www.naca.com/10steps/

Bankrate: Independence After Domestic Violence

Securing Housing After Domestic Violence

https://www.bankrate.com/insurance/homeowners-insurance/regain-independence-after-domestic-violence/

MyMove

Moving checklist and resources to help make your move easier

https://www.mymove.com/

Media Fellowship House Money Match

As a HUD-certified housing counseling agency, we’re committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity in our communities. Our primary goal is to offer first-time homebuyers the tools and support they need to enter the housing market.

https://mediafellowshiphouse.org/housing-programs/first-time-homebuyer-program/

Guide Right

Courses, tools and resources on credit and finances.

https://guideright.igrad.com/

Rocket Money

Rocket Money empowers you to save more, spend less, see everything, and take back control of your financial life.

https://www.rocketmoney.com/?rebrand

Creditrich

Optimize your credit score with this app!

https://www.creditrich.com/

FreddieMac CreditSmart

Education has power, and it's in your hands with CreditSmart's housing and financial capability resources. Whether its renting, buying or saving for the future, CreditSmart has something for you.

https://creditsmart.freddiemac.com/

The Financial Gym

A service with a monthly fee to work with a Certified Financial Trainer to tackle goal-setting, budgeting & saving, travel hacking, debt repayment, credit cards, investment education and secure retirement. The monthly fee can be canceled at any time.

https://financialgym.com/

Credit Sesame

Credit Sesame has a financial literacy guide and tools to help you view your credit score and improve your score.

https://www.creditsesame.com/

Capital Area Asset Builders

CAAB’s Matched Savings Program is a savings program to assist DC area residents live their dreams.

https://www.caab.org/en/programs/matched-savings-programs

Esusu

Build credit while renting. Build your credit score by reporting rent payments to TransUnion and Equifax. Enroll in their annual program for $50/year. or ask your landlord to register on your behalf.

https://esusurent.com/rent-reporting/