Our Purpose
Currently, over 100 MILLION families and individuals in America do not own a home of their own. This is the lowest ownership rate in over 70 years. The reason is that 80% of Americans today cannot qualify for a traditional bank loan. This fact presents a real barrier to advancing the ideals of owning a slice of the American Dream.
Path To Home Ownership® was designed to educate then connect individuals and families who are looking to someday own a home with experienced and qualified Certified Affordable Housing Providers® (CAHPs) who want to do good by providing affordable housing to the public. If you’re looking to rent or rent to own but one day dream to own your own home, look no further. Welcome to your personal Path to Home Ownership®.
What is Affordable Housing?
Many perceive that ‘Affordable Housing’ is about providing low cost or low-quality housing for the poor. This is simply not true.
Affordable housing payments’ might be a better description of how the Path to Home Ownership® program works. We provide housing with monthly payment of equal to or less than one-third of a family’s combined monthly gross income. Therefore ‘Affordable Housing’ is not just a description of the housing that qualifies, but also a description of what a person or family can afford.
We only offer a person or family housing they can sustain based on their current income. Our Certified Affordable Housing Providers® (CAHP’s) are trained to look at your income and other financial obligations to determine what monthly price range and price point you can qualify for. We then work with you to help you find the perfect home for your family, one you can eventually own, inside of your budget.
What types of Affordable Housing programs does PTHO offer?
Are you wondering where to find rent to own homes? Do you want to get into your own home in less time? CAHPs participating in the PTHO program offer Rent, Rent To Own (Lease with Option to Buy), Owner Financing (Agreement For Deed), and Cash Sale (New Bank Loan) options. Even a renter is given a plan to follow so that eventually owning a home is possible. You are placed in our membership program starting at the level you can afford now based on your initial investment. Then you are given options and opportunities to boost to the next membership level until you can eventually buy the home.
Getting Started
Finding your home through Path to Home Ownership is a guided process designed to help you move toward ownership, not just browse listings. To begin, you’ll need to join our Path to Home Ownership® program, which includes a $50 membership fee. This allows our team to understand your situation, confirm eligibility, and focus on homes that fit your finances and goals.
Because every person’s circumstances, budget, and housing needs are different, the time it takes to find a home can vary. Some members move quickly, while others take more time as they work through the process. This approach ensures you’re matched with homes that make sense for your path. It sets you up for long-term success, not false starts.
Your Steps to Getting Started
Let’s Get Started!
Submit Your
Home Match Request
Take the first step toward owning your own home without the banks. Our quick and simple application helps us understand your situation so we can match you with the best path forward. Don’t let credit scores or past financial challenges hold you back. Apply today and start building your future with confidence.
Our goal is not just to buy and sell properties but to create lasting stability for families. Flipping houses or renting may generate quick profits, but it does little to solve the real problem many people face: the inability to qualify for a traditional mortgage. By focusing on helping families become homeowners, we give people the chance to build equity, create security, and enjoy the pride of owning a home of their own.
Yes. We meet you where you are financially and help you start at the level that makes sense for your situation. From there, you can move forward at your own pace.
Your monthly payment depends on the program level you are in. At the Bronze level, payments function like rent while you prepare for the next step toward ownership. At the Silver level, rent-to-own programs give you the option to purchase the home when you’re ready.
Private financing is available for deserving buyers with a large down payment. With the Gold membership qualified participants receive in-house financing or an Agreement for Deed, allowing you to begin the home ownership process without relying on traditional bank financing.
Using this your payments can begin building equity in the home while you work toward holding the deed in your name.* Also the tax benefits of interest and property tax write offs can increase take home pay or your tax refund.
* Varies by state law.
We do not rely on strict bank rules or credit score requirements. Instead, we offer a flexible path that allows you to move into a home now and progress toward ownership step by step.
No. Many of our buyers have credit challenges, are self-employed, or have past financial setbacks. We focus on your ability to make consistent payments and your commitment to becoming a homeowner.
In most cases, you can move in right away. This gives you stability and comfort while you work through our program and move closer to full ownership.
Our homes come from properties we buy and make available through our program. Some are move-in ready, while others may need repairs or updates that allow you to build equity and customize the home to your taste.
That is not a problem. Many families begin with little or no down payment. Our program is designed to help you save and strengthen your financial position as you progress toward ownership.
Thousands of families across the country have successfully used the Path to Home Ownership to buy homes without banks. You will also have the chance to hear real stories and meet people who have completed the program.
That is perfectly fine. You can start with renting, gain stability, and move into the next level when you are ready. The program is designed to meet you where you are and move forward at your pace.
Yes. All agreements are structured with transparency and fairness, ensuring your rights are protected and your path to ownership is clear.
In some programs, residents may take responsibility for certain repairs or improvements. In these cases, approved work may earn credits toward the future purchase of the home, allowing you to personalize the property while progressing toward ownership.
