What Are the Income Limits for Affordable Housing Programs?
Finding a place to live shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. But for a lot of folks, the rent just keeps climbing while the paycheck stays the same. It is stressful to wonder if you will have enough for groceries after the landlord gets paid. If you are looking for affordable housing in Maryland, you […]
How a Housing Counseling Agency Protects Homebuyers
Buying a home is exciting. It’s also confusing, stressful, and expensive in ways most people don’t expect. You can read blogs, watch videos, talk to friends, and still feel like you’re guessing your way through one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. That’s where a housing counseling agency quietly makes a massive difference. […]
2026 Small Business Health Check
Entrepreneurs and small businesses are often prime targets for fraud and financial misuse, and would benefit from greater visibility, tools and expertise to defend themselves effectively. In fact, 59% of businesses report that fraud losses have increased compared to previous years, with identity theft, new account fraud and payment fraud topping the list.1 Active monitoring of business credit reports and effective fraud protection can help small businesses: Businesses can stay vigilant in two […]
Supporting homeowners amid federal layoffs: A call to action for mortgage servicers
Sweeping federal budget cuts have precipitated a significant employment crisis—and that means an imminent uptick in mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures. An increase that, with the right proactive approach, can be prevented. “People are scared,” states Marcia Griffin, CEO of HomeFree-USA, a DC-based homeownership advocacy and credit counseling organization with national reach. “We must come together […]
5 Ways to Come Up With Downpayment Funds Fast
If you think you can’t afford a house because you don’t have enough for a downpayment, think again. Coming up with downpayment funds is one of the biggest obstacles keeping people from buying a house. In honor of National Homeownership Month, here are five ways to come up with the money you need to leave […]
Protecting Your Home and Your Legacy—Why Estate Planning Matters
Owning a home is one of the most significant financial achievements in life. But what happens to your home if something unexpected occurs? Without an estate plan, your home and other assets could be caught up in costly legal battles, and your loved ones could face unnecessary financial stress. Why Estate Planning is Essential for […]
Center for Financial Advancement® Scholar Makes Career-Changing Connections
Center for Financial Advancement® Scholar Makes Career-Changing Connections As a marketing major at Morgan State University’s Honors College, Chardonnay Lee was required to take a business seminar every semester. When the Center for Financial Advancement® came to the school to present information on homeownership and professional development, she knew she wanted to learn more. “Finances are […]
HomeFree-USA CEO Marcia Griffin Honored by Presidential Award
HomeFree-USA CEO Marcia Griffin Honored by Presidential Award We proudly congratulate HomeFree-USA’s CEO and President Marcia Griffin, who was recently honored with “The President Joseph R. Biden’s Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Office of the United States President, the Points of Light Foundation, and AmeriCorps. The prestigious Award is “one of the very few ways […]
mPower Founder Marcia Davies sits down with Marcia Griffin, CEO and Founder of HomeFree-USA
We are thrilled to share a recent enlightening conversation between HomeFree-USA’s Founder and CEO, Marcia Griffin, and the esteemed Marcia Davies, m-power Founder. In this engaging discussion, they delve into HomeFree-USA’s mission to close the racial homeownership gap and the pivotal role of collaboration and strategic partnerships in creating a more inclusive real estate finance […]
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