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HAVEN Makes Homeownership Possible for Texas Veteran

Texas

U.S. Army veteran Alicia Cannon secured a stable home for her family thanks to a $25,000 grant that helped with the down payment.

HAVEN Continues to Improve Quality of Life for Arkansas Veteran

Arkansas

U.S. Army Reserve Master Sergeant (Ret.) Jeffery Darrough used the $15,000 grant to complete critical home repairs.

Smiles All Around: How a Down Payment Assistance Grant Paved the Way for a Dental Assistant’s Homeownership Dream

Texas

Moving from the small border town of Presidio, Texas, to the bustle of El Paso, Texas, Guadalupe Hernandez had one big goal in mind—to buy a home of her own. With prices high and options limited, the dream felt out of reach until she found a banker who truly listened, and a well-timed grant, that turned that dream into a set of keys, a front porch and a fresh start.

Grant Provides Peace of Mind and New Roof for Longtime Waco Homeowner

Texas

Mary Hamilton has lived in her Waco, Texas, home for 50 years. It’s a place that is deeply meaningful to her and her family. Today, she shares it with her son and grandson while managing mobility challenges. Her home’s roof was in critical need of repair, raising concerns about maintaining the place she has cherished for half a century. 

Down Payment Grant Helps New Mexico Mom Buy Home for her Family

New Mexico

The saying “Things happen when they are supposed to” was often repeated by Ivon Moncada during her multiyear journey to homeownership. That journey culminated recently with a Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) down payment assistance grant that helped her buy a home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

A Mississippi Boutique Gets a Fresh Start with an FHLB Dallas Small Business Boost Loan

Mississippi

When longtime Waynesboro, Mississippi, resident Shannan Bishop learned a local clothing and gift boutique was for sale, she saw an opportunity to revitalize a struggling business and create a refreshed shopping destination for her small town.

New Mexico Counseling Business Expands with Assistance from the Small Business Boost

New Mexico

When Christina and Jason Solberg realized demand for mental health services in Silver City, New Mexico, was outpacing their small office, they knew they needed more space and fast.