HomeFree-USA is on a Crusade for Homeownership™

About the Crusade

The Crusade for Homeownership is a nationwide public-private partnership initiative designed to financially strengthen minority and low-to-moderate income families through increased homeownership, decreased foreclosures and enhanced awareness of exceptional mortgage and housing opportunities.

Crusade Goals

• Deliver measurable results toward the public and private sector goals of increasing minority homeownership
• Increase the mortgage approval rates of minority and low-to-moderate income families
• Elevate the quality of homeownership preparation and education
• Inspire minority families to engage in the homeownership process
• Effectively market partner programs and opportunities

Core Crusade Components

The core components of the Crusade are:

• Marketing Outreach
• Financial Education
• Mortgage Delivery

Crusade Partners

Public, private and philanthropic partnerships are the key to the Crusade's success. Current Crusade Partners include Bank of America, Chevy Chase Bank, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, Citibank and Travelers Insurance.

Crusade Cities

* Established HomeFree-USA Homeownership Centers.  **Homeownership Center will be established in 2006.