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The "M" Family had come to the Mission Economic Development Association after their landlord unexpectedly gave the family an ultimatum to either purchase their home of eight years or move out. At that time, they had a large outstanding credit balance and no savings. Through the program's credit counseling, financial planning and on-going support, they were able to improve their credit rating and save $25,000 for a down payment. Said Mr. M, "We have saved more in the last nine months than in the past 20 years!" In June of 2002, the family closed on their first home, the home that they had rented for almost a decade.

Executive Director-Mission Economic Development Association

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