As a long-time pet parent, Thomas Treweek felt restricted in the rentals he lived in. Thankfully, this feeling is a thing of the past as he moved into his first home with the help of a $10,900 Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas).

HELP provided the down payment on a two-bedroom home in North Little Rock, Arkansas, that features a spacious backyard for his two dogs to frolic.

“The biggest relief of being a homeowner is not having to worry about someone telling me I can’t have two dogs. In rentals, people wanted me to pay more and often turned me down outright. This was disappointing as an animal lover,” said Mr. Treweek. “Now, I can bring any animal that needs love into my home without the slightest concern.”

Without the HELP funding, Mr. Treweek, a 45-year-old meat cutter at a grocery store, said his dream of being a homeowner would likely be a decade away.

Through member institutions, HELP assists income-qualified, first-time homebuyers with up to $20,000 in down payment assistance and closing costs. Mr. Treweek’s grant was provided through Centennial Bank in Conway, Arkansas.

HELP enables member institutions to build long-term relationships with customers, fulfilling their biggest dream along the way — homeownership.

“We are grateful for the support from FHLB Dallas and the HELP program which is transforming our community into one of homeowners,” said Hannah Ricks, CRA analyst at Centennial Bank.

Learn more at fhlb.com/help.

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