Empowering Homeownership

How We Make Homeownership Possible

Everyone deserves a place to call home – and a financial partner that wants to help fulfill your homeownership goals. Hear from real people, just like you, who were supported when things got tough. This is "banking for good", and this is how we Empower Homeownership.

Empowering Stories

Marco

Building a Better Life

Marco was first introduced to FirstBank through a financial literacy course taught by FirstBank Officer Cristal Corral-Macias. Cristal not only showed Marco the necessary steps to build his credit, but eventually helped him finance his first mortgage; later an investment property, and in 2019, a large commercial building. Securing a mortgage enabled Marco to grow his assets and his business.

Randy

Creating New Opportunities

After 11 years in a "lease-to-own" agreement, Randy found himself in a worrying situation. Due to circumstances outside of his control, he nearly lost his house. With FirstBank by his side, that didn't happen. Randy was able to turn his rental into his forever home, while freeing up funds to purchase equipment and eventually a line of credit to help get his business - Remington Home Enhancements - off the ground.

Javier and Annette

Changing a Family's Path

Annette and Javier realized their dream of owning a home at a young age. They were able to leverage FirstBank's partnership with Trellis, one of several affordable housing programs and nonprofit partners in Arizona, to secure the down payment, enabling them to build equity and provide a better life for their young son.

Huu

Finding Freedom

Huu sold off all of his assets in Vietnam to move to America. Unfortunately, after relocating to Colorado, he had no credit, and at the onset of the pandemic, lost his job. Despite those hurdles, FirstBank was able to advise Huu on how to establish credit and eventually helped him and his wife buy their first home.

Terry

Finding Stability

Terry and his partner tried to purchase their first home in 2016, but when the developer's plans changed from building a condo complex to a manufactured house, Terry's new home was no longer eligible for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) financing. It was challenging to find a lender that could finance them until they came across FirstBank. Today, they have a home they love and stability in their favorite town.

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Empowering Resources

We've Got Your Back

Buying a home doesn't mean doing it all on your own. We have created a list of resources that cover all you need to know before, during, and after your purchase. Head on over to our Smart Cents Blog for all the latest tips and tricks.

Read the Smart Cents blog

How to Overcome the Biggest Obstacle to Homeownership

4 Purchasing Pitfalls to Avoid When Buying Your First Home

8 Tips to Increase Your Home's Equity