Homeownership

Keys to a New Beginning: The Power of Financial Literacy and HOPE
February 14, 2025When Ms. Brown first reached out to her loan officer, Ruth at Cadence Bank in Memphis, TN, she had one goal in mind—purchasing a home. However, with a credit score in the low …

Driven by Ambitious Goals and Sacrifice, Homeowner Settles and Succeeds in San Diego
January 31, 2025Written by: Lisa Karel How do you purchase a home in one of the country’s most expensive real estate markets? That was the conundrum for Juliette, who moved to San Diego, …

Henry’s Homeownership Dreams Become a Reality
November 22, 2024Henry Pinto, an immigrant from Venezuela, came to the United States with a dream of building a better life for his family. After settling in Lafayette, Louisiana, he encountered significant …

Achieving the Dream of Homeownership with HOPE: Courtney’s Story
November 1, 2024When Courtney G. began working with Operation HOPE in September 2022, she faced a low credit score, three collections, nearly $100,000 in student loans and other debts, and no savings. …

Laquanda’s Journey to Homeownership—Building a Legacy for Her Sons
October 18, 2024In October 2021, Laquanda, a devoted mother of four and healthcare worker, came to HOPE with a dream: to buy a home and create a better future for her children, …

From Havana to Homeownership: Mr. Delgado’s Story of Hope and Financial Triumph
October 3, 2024In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are proud to highlight Mr. Delgado’s inspiring journey from Cuba to the United States, reflecting the perseverance shared by so many immigrants seeking …

Coach Alex Herrera Drives Dreams Home: From ‘Far Fetch’ to Reality!
September 20, 2024At Operation HOPE, our coaches don’t just improve credit scores—they change lives. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re proud to spotlight one of our incredible bilingual coaches, Alex Herrera, whose dedication and …

Unlocking Dreams: TyDexstine’s Journey from Graduation to Homeownership
July 31, 2024Every journey begins with a single step, and for TyDexstine, that step was joining Operation HOPE’s First Time Home Buyers program. As a recent college graduate with dreams of homeownership, …

Basking in the Freedom of Homeownership
July 10, 2024Brittany Harris spent her Independence Day weekend basking in the freedom of homeownership. Just a day prior to our nation’s birthday, Brittany closed on her first home! Much like the …