own a home to house your dreams. own your tomorrow.
Homeownership isn’t just for now—it can build wealth and community for the future.
Greg Brown
Business Development Specialist
Business Development Specialist
CHFA understands the importance of growing, supporting, and celebrating stronger communities. We provide valuable resources to prepare you for the most important investments—your home and your future.
CHFA is committed to increasing Black and African American homeownership. Below you will find links to various resources to help prepare you for homeownership.
Community Engagement Updates
In addition, if you’d like to receive updates on how CHFA is supporting Black and African American homeownership through programs and services offered by CHFA and community partners, sign up for Own Your Tomorrow eNews.
CHFA FirstGeneration and FirstGeneration Plus
Homeownership isn’t just for now—it can help build generational wealth for the future. CHFA FirstGenerationsm can help you begin your legacy of homeownership.
Up to $25,000 down payment
- Repayment deferred until events such as payoff of first mortgage loan, sale or refinance of home, or if the home is no longer your primary residence.
Financial education you’ll love to learn
We’ve partnered with Zogo to help you take control of your financial future and earn rewards in the process. Zogo helps take the guesswork out of personal finance with clear, easy-to-understand lessons.
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CHFA customer testimonial: Nyiesha and Donald
“Homeownership will contribute to our family's legacy. It provides a sense of stability that we have created the foundation for our children.”
Nyiesha and Donald, CHFA homeowners
Nyiesha and Donald, CHFA homeowners
CHFA customer testimonial: Celize and family
"CHFA assisted me in homeownership by equipping me with the knowledge and education necessary when making such a huge decision and commitment. The down payment assistance made it less stressful and provided more assurance in the initial loan process."
Celize, CHFA homeownership customer
Celize, CHFA homeownership customer