NACA and Augusta Land Bank Partner to Host Achieve the Dream Homeownership Event in Augusta, GA

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NACA and Augusta Land Bank Partner to Host Achieve the Dream Homeownership Event in Augusta, GA

Homebuyers Can Access NACA’s Best Mortgage in America — No Down Payment, No Closing Costs, No Fees, and No PMI, at Below-Market Fixed Interest Rates

Augusta, GA – September 27, 2024 — NACA, the nation’s largest HUD-approved non-profit homeownership and advocacy organization, in partnership with the Augusta Land Bank, is bringing its highly acclaimed Achieve the Dream event to Augusta, offering unprecedented access to affordable homeownership. From Friday, October 4e through Sunday the 6e, the event will be held at 712 Telfair St, Augusta, GA 30901 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day. 

NACA’s Achieve the Dream event offers a unique, one-stop homeownership experience, providing Augusta residents, others from around the state and nationwide with the opportunity to access NACA’s Best in America Mortgage: no down payment, no closing costs, no fees, no mortgage insurance, at a below-market fixed interest rate without consideration of one’s credit score. Many homebuyers will be able to purchase a home with an affordable mortgage payment less than their rent.

What Participants Can Expect:

  • NACA Homebuyer Workshop: Learn about NACA’s housing programs and homeownership opportunities.
  • Streamlined Information/Document Upload: Upload information and necessary documents on NACA’s Member Portal for a smooth process.
  • Personalized Counseling: Receive one-on-one housing counseling from a NACA HUD-certified counselor.
  • Mortgage Qualification: Meet with a NACA mortgage specialist to get qualified for NACA’s Best in America Mortgage. 
  • Immediate Action: Many attendees achieve same-day NACA Qualification, allowing them to begin their home search or plan their next steps immediately.

NACA’s Best in America Mortgage fixed rate is 4.875% for a 30-year term (as of 9/27/24) with no down payment, no closing costs, no mortgage insurance, and no fees regardless of credit score. 

“With NACA’s Best in America Mortgage and the Augusta Land Bank’s focus on redeveloping high-quality housing, this partnership is a game-changer,” said Bruce Marks, CEO of NACA.  “Together, we’re making affordable homeownership a reality while revitalizing neighborhoods on a large scale. It’s about more than just owning a home—it’s about creating thriving communities.”

All services provided by NACA are free of charge, reinforcing the organization’s dedication to community support and advocacy.  Homebuyers have everything to gain and nothing to lose by attending this event. 

To register for the event, please visit: https://www.nacalynx.com/naca/webfile/member/event/eventType.aspx?txtEvent=GC  

Watch a recap video of our Achieve the Dream event in Conyers, GA: 

Pictures of the event in Conyers, GA:

About NACA (NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE CORPORATION OF AMERICA):

Started in 1988, NACA is the largest HUD-approved non-profit community advocacy homeownership organization in the United States. NACA has been at the forefront of the fight against predatory lending and was the first to campaign against predatory lenders in the 1980s. NACA has the most effective housing counseling program in the country, with a track record of providing affordable solutions to over 250,000 homeowners during the mortgage crisis. NACA provides the Best Mortgage in America through its 47 offices nationwide. NACA’s founder and CEO, Bruce Marks, was named 2007 Bostonian of the Year for his work convincing the major lenders and servicers to modify predatory mortgage loans. He has also testified before Congress on numerous occasions, including on September 12, 2000, when he was one of the few to sound the alarm for the impending mortgage crisis. For more information, please visit https://www.naca.com. 

About Augusta Land Bank Authority:

The Augusta, Georgia Land Bank Authority (AGLBA), established in 1996, is a public entity dedicated to revitalizing Augusta’s neighborhoods by acquiring tax-delinquent and abandoned properties and returning them to productive use. Acting on behalf of Augusta-Richmond County, the AGLBA encourages private investment in blighted areas of the community or areas with a demonstrated need for economic development. Committed to helping Augusta realize its full potential, the work of the AGLBA and its partners assures that the execution of land use redevelopment results in increased revenues to the City of Augusta, responsible and sustainable growth of Augusta that elevates all neighborhoods, focused development that strives to provide a safe, enjoyable, and vibrant living wage housing opportunities to Augusta residents, and newfound or redefined quality of life opportunities for all residents, businesses, and visitors of the county at large. For more information, please visit https://aglba.org.