Your Homeownership Journey Can Start Before You Feel Ready
“I’d love to own a home. I just don’t know if I can.” For someone thinking about their future, that uncertainty can be enough to put the dream on hold. At HomeFree-USA, we want more people to feel comfortable asking questions, getting guidance and taking that first step. That’s why we’re proud to see our […]
Develop the Developer Academy Builds the Talent Pipeline Needed to Solve America’s Affordable Housing Crisis
HomeFree-USA has opened applications for its Fall 2026 Develop the Developer℠ Academy, an intensive real estate development training program designed to help aspiring and emerging developers build sustainable businesses and create housing that strengthens Maryland communities. The Fall 2026 Academy will place a special emphasis on multifamily development. Participants will receive practical education covering project […]
The Future Homebuyer: What We’re Learning About Tomorrow’s Borrowers
For generations, there was a fairly predictable path to homeownership. Graduate from school. Find a stable job. Open a credit card. Buy a car. Save for a down payment. Purchase a first home in your late twenties or early thirties. Today’s emerging homebuyers are rewriting that script. Generation Z and younger Millennials continue to express […]
Investing in Tomorrow’s Changemakers
The Cummings Scholars Program is more than a professional development initiative; it is a living tribute to the legacy of Elijah Cummings, a leader who believed deeply in the power of service, opportunity, and lifting others as you climb. Congressman Cummings dedicated his life to fighting for communities too often overlooked, and this program carries […]
The Next Generation of HBCU Leaders are Stronger Through Financial Empowerment
The future of leadership is being built today at HBCUs like Fisk University and Morgan State University, where students are gaining more than an education—they are gaining the confidence, knowledge, and opportunities needed to lead. Through the HomeFree-USA Center for Financial Advancement® (CFA), now serving students at 15 HBCUs nationwide, young leaders are learning that financial […]
Expand the Path to Homeownership: Creditworthy Borrowers are Being Overlooked
Lost Market Share, Reduced Originations, and Missed Long-Term Customer Relations By Marcia Griffin, Founder & CEO, HomeFree-USA For decades, we have talked about homeownership as a cornerstone of economic mobility. Yet for too many Americans – especially younger generations and many first-time buyers — homeownership remains out of reach. Millennials and Gen […]
Marcia Griffin Recognized with the 2026 Women With Vision Award
At HomeFree-USA, we often talk about what it means to turn vision into impact. This year, that idea takes on a deeper meaning as our CEO and co-founder, Marcia Griffin, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Women With Vision Award. This recognition is more than a moment of celebration. It is a reflection of […]
Hispanic Homeownership Is Sustaining the U.S. Housing Market
The future of homeownership in the United States is being shaped by a powerful and often underestimated force: Hispanic homebuyers. According to the 2025 State of Hispanic Homeownership Report by NAHREP – National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals®, Hispanic households are not only participating in the housing market—they are driving its growth and sustaining […]
HomeFree-USA Leaders Academy, Supported by Wells Fargo
Building Stronger Organizations to Expand the Path to Homeownership What does it take to expand homeownership in communities across the country? It starts with strong organizations—the ones on the ground every day, guiding individuals and families through some of the most important financial decisions of their lives. At HomeFree-USA, that’s the work our affiliates do […]
Fisk University Team Wins $40,000 to Advance Experian’s BFF Financial Education Campaign
Through the Experian and HomeFree-USA partnership, a team of Fisk Center for Financial Advancement® Scholars introduced “FinCheck,” a social-first campaign aimed at increasing financial literacy and engagement among Gen Z audiences. Costa Mesa, Calif. (March 3, 2026) – For the second consecutive year, a four-student team from Fisk University took the top prize in the […]