Homewise

Homewise is a New Mexico-based nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) founded in 1986. Its mission is to help create successful homeowners and strengthen neighborhoods so that individuals and families can improve their long-term financial wellbeing and quality of life. Homewise services include financial literacy education and coaching, real estate services, affordable mortgage lending and down payment assistance, loan servicing, refinance and home improvement lending. Homewise strengthens neighborhoods by increasing homeownership through real estate development, property rehabilitation, and revitalizing communities to benefit existing residents. Since Homewise was founded in 1986, over 17,000 New Mexicans have attended its financial capability and homebuyer education workshops. During that time, Homewise helped over 5,600 New Mexicans purchase homes, over 2,300 make energy efficient home improvements, and more than 800 refinance their mortgages. Homewise has also built over 800 high quality, energy efficient and affordable homes.