Milken Report

Study shows value of down payment assistance programs in helping fund the American dream

It's a long-held belief that owning a home is a symbol of and a testament to the American Dream. In this first study of its kind, researchers at the Milken Institute found that Down Payment Assistance Programs (DAP) - and specifically recipients of Nehemiah Corporation's DAP - have become vital economic tools for helping low- to moderate-income families reach that dream and become homeowners.

"Our program has helped bridge the affordability gap, providing needed private funds and helping families generate real wealth through homeownership." - Scott Syphax, President and CEO, Nehemiah Corporation of America

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