Meet the Chen Family

First Time Homebuyers
Homebuyer Name: Chen Family
Occupation/s: Librarian
Former Housing: Subsidized Rental, Stamford
New Home: BMR Unit, Stamford
HDF Program/s: BMR Program, First Time Homebuyer Program
Financial Assistance Products: HDF SmartMove & Closing Cost Assistance and Stamford Community Development Loan
Affordability Gap Closed by HDF: $100,000
HDF First Mortgage Partner: Citibank

"With the help of HDF and the City of Stamford, my family has a place that we can call our own here in this high-cost area. We are very grateful to them." -- Ken Chen

Meet the Hernandez Family

First Time Homebuyers
Homebuyer Name: Hernandez Family
Occupation/s: Machine Operator
Former Housing: Renters in Danbury
New Home: Condominium in Danbury
HDF Program/s: First Time Homebuyers Program
Financial Assistance Products: HDF SmartMove & Closing Cost Assistance
Affordability Gap Closed by HDF: $40,000
HDF First Mortgage Partner: Newtown Savings Bank

"My family and I are thankful to HDF for all of their help. HDF gave us the opportunity to own a home, making it possible that our monthly mortgage payment was similar to what we paid for rent." -- Efrain Hernandez