For renters:

Individual pre-purchase counseling to prepare renters to qualify for purchase financing

Pre-approval for purchase financing through Neighborhood Lending Services, Inc. (NLS) – a non-profit mortgage lender affiliated with NHS of Chicago

Homebuyer Education Classes

Affordable fixed-rate loans for purchase or purchase-rehab

For homeowners:

Affordable fixed-rate loans for home improvement or refinance or both through NLS

Individual foreclosure prevention counseling

Free Foreclosure Prevention Workshops and "Fix Your Mortgage" Events

Post purchase workshops on home safety, energy efficiency, home repair

For the neighborhood:

Assistance with block club organizing and networking

Housing resource presentations at block club meetings, schools, churches, etc.

Neighborhood housing strategies and partnership formation

Chicago Lawn/Gage Park
Program Accomplishments, 2005-2010

New Homeowners created in the community: 57
Families in the community saved from foreclosure: 249
Vacant or problem buildings reclaimed: 13

Homes impacted by NLS loans to buy, fix or keep a home in the community: 114

Dollar amount of NLS loans invested in Chicago Lawn/Gage Park: $12,629611

NHS Block Projects and Other Achievements:

6300 block of South Rockwell, 6400 block of South Artesian,
Model Green Bungalow Block on 6400 block of South Fairfield,
Save Our Homes Initiative