Maria's Journey to Homeownership

"The day I got the keys, I cried. For the first time, we're not temporary tenants—we're home."

A Decade of Uncertainty

Maria had been renting for over a decade, constantly moving from one apartment to another. "Every year the rent went up, and my boys never had a place to really call home," she said. The instability was taking its toll on her family, and she knew something had to change.

As a single mother working in HR, Maria dreamed of providing her two sons with the stability of homeownership, but it seemed impossible on her salary. The rising rental costs and lack of savings made the dream feel increasingly out of reach.

Discovering the EBC Homes Program

When Maria learned about the EBC Homes Program from her HR manager, she decided to try. "I was nervous, but I had to do something for my boys," she explained. The program offered hope where she had found none before.

The process started with submitting her documentation and income verification. "I was nervous, but the team at EBC walked me through every form," Maria recalled. The support she received made all the difference in navigating what could have been an overwhelming process.

The Path to Approval

Within six months, Maria was approved for tailored mortgage support through the EBC Homes Program. The team worked with her to understand her financial situation and create a sustainable path to homeownership that fit her budget.

She partnered with a local developer connected to EBC and found a modest three-bedroom house in Dallas that would be perfect for her family. The house had everything she had dreamed of: space for her boys to grow, a yard to play in, and most importantly, stability.

The Moment Everything Changed

"The day I got the keys, I cried," Maria recalled, her voice filled with emotion. After years of uncertainty and moving from rental to rental, she finally had something permanent for her family.

Today, Maria enjoys planting flowers in her yard while her boys ride bikes on the driveway. The simple pleasures of homeownership that she had only dreamed about are now part of their daily life.

A New Chapter

"For the first time, we're not temporary tenants—we're home," Maria said with pride. Her boys now have their own rooms, a stable address for school, and the security that comes with knowing they won't have to move again.

The EBC Homes Program didn't just help Maria buy a house; it gave her family the foundation they needed to build their future. Her boys are thriving in their new neighborhood, and Maria has found peace of mind knowing she's providing them with the stability she always wanted to give them.

Maria's story is a testament to the power of homeownership and the impact that supportive programs can have on working families. Through determination and the right support system, she transformed her family's life from one of uncertainty to one of hope and stability.