By Shelia Terrell | Project Leader
In August of 2022, Latishia Bowden began her journey with the Save Up Program. From the start, she was intentional about making her deposits and reaching her goal of homeownership. Due to her commitment to her goal, she reached her savings goal of $1,000.00 in 10 months! While saving, Ms. Bowden attended a home ownership workshop where she gained valuable insight to the homebuying process and when she was ready found a lender that offered her the best first-time buyer program. Unfortunately, the home she initially found did not work out. When Ms. Bowden called to inform RISE of the news, she was a little defeated. Staff told her that the delay was not a denial and that when the time was right everything would work out in her favor.
After this delay, Ms. Bowden continued to work on her credit and finances and in November began the homebuying process again. Despite the 6-month delay, Ms. Bowden found another home that met and exceeded her needs and closed on February 28, 2024. She is now the proud homeowner who has a place of her own and her family.
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