Partners and Supporters
State Farm Bank is unique in its nontraditional approach to banking. Its commitment to meet the financial needs of its customers and communities by helping people realize their dreams is characteristic of how State Farm operates. The Bank has experienced strong growth and is ranked among the top 1% of banks nationwide. Functioning without retail branches since receiving its charter in 1999, State Farm Bank offers service through participating State Farm Bank agents, 24 X 7 call-in service through the Bank Response Center, and online. It follows the same "good neighbor" philosophy of its parent, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company -- which has a long history of helping to build communities by expanding upon conventional ways of doing business.
State Farm Bank supports the HomeFree-USA Crusade for Homeownershiptm and sponsors a HomeFree-USA pre-purchase education class, helping to meet the challenge of expanding homeownership by offering exclusive information to HomeFree-USA clients.
"Option One is a residential mortgage lender and a subsidiary of H&R Block. With our help, many of our customers achieve the dream of homeownership or access their home equity to remodel, send their kids to college or consolidate high interest-rate debt.
At Option One, we work in an environment of empowerment and collaboration that keeps us focused on doing the best possible job for our customers. This unique culture makes us different from other lenders."
“The nation's homeownership rate has
reached a record high, with more families of
all racial and ethnic backgrounds owning homes
than ever before. Still, less than half of
Through a generous grant from Freddie Mac,
HomeFree-USA and its affiliates were able to
help thousands of
Travelers
"For more than 150 years, St. Paul Travelers has been committed to the communities where we do business. By supporting nonprofit organizations and their work serving others, St. Paul Travelers ensures that the threads of our communities’ social fabric have both strength and resilience."
“Helping more low and moderate income Americans become homeowners is a national priority, especially first-time homebuyers and minority families.
“Since its inception in 1934, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has been a door to homeownership for 34 million American individuals and families. FHA provides access to reasonably priced mortgages and fair terms, as well as many options for keeping Americans in their homes. We look forward to its continued role in making the dream of homeownership achievable for all Americans.
“Learn how you too, can achieve the American dream--how FHA is your door to homeownership.”
Atlanta Housing Authority
“Atlanta Housing Authority is organized
under
“Our ability to adapt to change by cultivating strategic partnerships and developing innovative solutions has made us the national leader in the transformation of public housing.
“In 1996, AHA created the financial and
legal model for mixed-income, mixed-finance
transactions that include public-assisted
housing as a component. This model is used by
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development's HOPE VI revitalization program.
In
HomeFree-USA is offering homebuying
preparation classes and other assistance to
traditionally underserved populations in
"Countrywide Bank customers benefit from the stability, dependability and high-quality customer service upon which Countrywide has built its well-regarded reputation as a diversified financial services provider and a national leader in helping millions of American families realize the dream of homeownership. The company prides itself on giving customers what they truly care about."
“Our mission is to build and revitalize
homes, businesses and communities. We are
the
“Our commitment starts with helping
individuals and families develop the skills
they need to become homeowners. But it doesn't
stop there. We also are committed to
recognizing and rewarding the good work being
done in
"Bank of America helps build strong communities by helping people achieve their dreams. We reach for higher standards every day, in everything we do - for our customers, our shareholders, our associates and our communities, upon which the future prosperity of our company rests." -- Kenneth D. Lewis, Chairman, CEO and President
HomeFree-USA and the Dallas Housing Authority have partnered to launch the Freddie Mac-sponsored initiative “Dare to Own.” This initiative is a ground-breaking step forward, as public and private sectors partner to provide a valuable benefit for the Dallas Housing Authority employees. Other initiative partners include Bank of America, Chase Home Finance, Countrywide, and Guaranty Bank.
DHA is assuming a leadership role in Dallas by providing its employees with a structured and proven process in achieving homeownership. The program will provide comprehensive financial literacy, first-time homebuyer education, down-payment assistance, and a wide variety of loan products, including Freddie Mac’s Home Possible®, in an effort to meet each employee’s specific financial needs.