Resources
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.
Maryland Mortgage Program
Department of Housing and Community Development: The Maryland Mortgage Program helps homebuyers in Maryland achieve their dream of homeownership through a range of programs that make purchasing and owning a home more affordable.
Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) Affordable Housing Program
Lottery based program for people who live or work in DC to purchase IZ properties.
Virginia Housing
Helping Virginians Attain Quality, Affordable Housing
Premium Title
Lexicon Title
Fortis Mortgage
Chenoa Fund
Evolve Bank & Trust Mortgage
Industrial Bank
City First Bank
Turn the Key
Turn The Key (TTK) is helping Philadelphia families buy new affordable homes and build equity for their futures. Their development partners are building energy efficient homes on publicly owned land across Philadelphia.
Affordable Housing Centers of Pennsylvania
AHCOPA provides free housing counseling for the Greater Philadelphia area.
Congreso
Housing education and assistance programs offered in English and Spanish.
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia
Habitat for Humanity provides a unique opportunity for families to build and buy their own homes.
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency: PHFA offers home purchase and refinance loans to qualified borrowers throughout the Commonwealth.
The Road Home New Jersey
New Jersey first-time homebuyers can get $10,000 toward their home purchase.
Operation Hope
Operation Hope helps individuals of all ages by offering financial education, one-on-one coaching, courses on credit score improvement, as well as pathways toward homeownership and starting a business.
HACE
HACE has a credit repair academy and housing counseling services programs.
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.
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.
Urban League of Philadelphia
Urban League of Philadelphia: Get educated about budgeting and home maintenance.
Philly First Home
First time home buyer assistance program for buyers with an income below their guidelines.
DC Open Doors List of Lenders
Fincast
Fincast shops your Loan Estimate, finds you savings, and protects your identity for FREE so you can confidently choose the best deal.
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.
Bankrate: Independence After Domestic Violence
Securing Housing After Domestic Violence
Operation Hope
We sum up what we do with three words: Educate, Coach, Connect.
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.
Operation Hope
Operation Hope helps individuals of all ages by offering financial education, one-on-one coaching, courses on credit score improvement, as well as pathways toward homeownership and starting a business.
Credit Sesame
Credit Sesame has a financial literacy guide and tools to help you view your credit score and improve your score.
Rocket Money
Rocket Money empowers you to save more, spend less, see everything, and take back control of your financial life.
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.
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.
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.
BB&T Bank on Your Success
A free financial knowledge program, including video instruction as well as an onsite coach provided by BB&T.