There are many great organizations that provide powerful resources for improving the lives of Wilmington residents. Below are links to services and programs designed to help potential home-buyers:
Delaware State Housing Authority:
Homeownership Loan Program: A statewide program providing first mortgage financing at below-market interest rates to qualified homebuyers.
Homebuyer’s Information Guidebook: A guide to the steps involved in buying a home.”
Housing Counseling:
Stand by Me: Free one-on-one support to Delawareans who want to understand how to make good financial decisions.
Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware: Sustainable housing and homeownership services that support low and moderate-income households.
YWCA: Individual counseling services by committed, certified counselors and ongoing advocacy programs for home ownership.
Other:
Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County: Partnering with families to build homes and home-ownership skills and capacity.
Delawarehousingsearch.org: Delaware’s free property listing service, updated daily.