Portland Housing Center’s MAP program was instrumental in helping Taylor and Ashley purchase their first home. When they learned about Portland Housing Center they had already spent some time getting their finances in order, but they hadn’t been able to save up for down payment and closing costs. Through their lender, they learned about the Portland Housing Center and the MAP program, a second loan for 20% of a home’s purchase price. Within two months of beginning their home search they were moving into their new home in Clackamas County. Portland Housing Center was able to provide the MAP loan, as well as a grant to help them clear their savings hurdle and purchase their new home. In addition to the financial assistance, Taylor and Stephanie appreciated the Homebuying101 class where they learned what to expect in the process and how to prepare a budget for homeownership. As homeowners they’ve continued to utilize the tools from the class.

Now Taylor and Ashley love where they live, with great neighbors and close to family. They had a great experience working with PHC and found the staff to be informative, patient, and kind. The down payment assistance from Portland Housing Center helped them to get into a home sooner, where they are already building home equity and wealth.

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Heather heard about the Portland Housing Center from a friend and registered while she was still going to school for nursing. After two years of work and a little help from the IDA program she was able to purchase a new home in Portland. Heather appreciated the flexibility of PHC’s online classes as she juggled school and being a single parent. The IDA Program was also a big motivator that helped her stay engaged in the process and keep working toward her goal.
Once she was ready, Heather’s house hunt lasted about four months. With the competitive market she had to offer over asking to get her home. She sees this home as an investment in her future and loves having a permanent home with the possibility of renting out space in the future. Since moving she’s regularly attended her HOA meetings and done some volunteer work in her community. She also has referred lots of friends to Portland Housing Center!

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Kerry was renting from a family member and working two jobs when she stumbled up on the Portland Housing Center’s website during a search for homebuying information. She thought the class looked interesting and decided to sign up. Kerry met several times with her HomeBuying Specialist Ira, who helped her set up a plan to pay down some debt and set her savings goals. Kerry also decided to use Portland Housing Center’s Loan Officer, Heidi for her mortgage loan. She felt more comfortable with Heidi, “Other lenders pressured me and weren’t giving me good rates.”

Kerry credits Portland Housing Center with helping her know what to expect in the process, and saving her time during the home search by helping her connect with trusted professionals like her Loan Officer. Now Kerry enjoys investing in herself with her new home and making it her own.

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Charmaine and her family received an eviction notice on her birthday. With 40 days to get out, they took to the nextdoor app for advice, where some neighbors recommended a trip to Portland Housing Center. They were able to meet with a HomeBuying Specialist and received a loan pre-approval in rapid succession. After meeting with their Homebuying Specialist and taking the HomeBuying101 class they felt confident in the steps they had been taking.

Barely a month after registering they were moving into their new home. Charmaine feels empowered knowing that the home is theirs and they are no longer subject to the whim of a landlord. They love their neighbors and feel more connected than in their previous home. Without the right team of professionals who were practiced at working with first time homebuyers Charmaine isn’t sure that homeownership would have been a reality for them.

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