We are here to help you on your journey to homeownership. Check out our educational videos for more information on GSFA down payment assistance, qualifying for a mortgage loan in general and get inspired by real time stories of individuals and families who have achieved the dream of homeownership.
Series | The Journey to Homeownership
Watch real-life success stories of individuals and families who became homeowners through the GSFA down payment assistance programs. Listen to a variety of challenges they may have faced and how they overcame these challenges to achieve the dream of homeownership.
Face Your Fears
Meet Tanya Hildreth, a school counselor in Los Angeles County, focused on foster, homeless and juvenile justice youth. After a decade long relationship and living situation ended abruptly, Tanya had a wakeup call that she needed to pursue buying a home and build her own financial security.
After saving up some money, she bought a condominium through a low-down payment program, but a break-in and some other misadventures disheartened her, and after only two months, she sold the property to pursue a better fit with the next home purchase...
Series | Affordable Housing (Financial Literacy)
Part 5 of the GSFA Affordable Housing Series explores the various aspects of qualifying for a Mortgage Loan, with education on credit, debt-to-income ratios (DTIs), co-borrowers, cosigners, and how to work through financial hardships or special circumstances.
Credit Challenges, Financial or Personal Hardships
FICO Scores and Credit Requirements
Debt-to-Income Ratios and the Use of a Cosigner or Co-borrower
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One of my dreams was to buy a house and have some dogs. The reason I never bought a house before was due to some barriers, money the number one and biggest one of all. When I received the money I was shocked and excited because I knew I would finally get my home. I would recommend the program to everyone who is buying or trying to buy a home.
