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Molly and Joseph Anderer dreamed of owning a home to provide stability and accessibility for their family of five. Living on a single income and caring for a child with disabilities, the Anderers sought support from local housing counseling agency La Casa de Esperanza, a beneficiary of FHLBank Chicago’s Housing Counseling Resource Program. The Anderers were already working with Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha and Jefferson Counties, who referred them to La Casa de Esperanza for homebuyer education classes and personalized counseling.
“The support we received from La Casa de Esperanza made what once felt impossible a reality,” said Molly Anderer. “Our new home is more than just a place to live—it’s a foundation for our children to grow and a space tailored to meet the unique needs of our family.” La Casa de Esperanza’s partnership with FHLBank Chicago member Tri City National Bank also enabled the Anderers to access FHLBank Chicago’s Downpayment Plus program, which provided $10,000 toward their downpayment and closing costs.
“Tri City National Bank was instrumental in helping the Anderers access the financial boost they needed from FHLBank Chicago to achieve homeownership,” said Crystal Monsivais, HUD Certified Housing Counselor at La Casa de Esperanza. In October 2024, after months of preparation and construction, Molly and Joseph proudly closed on a home tailored to their family’s needs. Newly equipped with knowledge and resources, they are on the path to sustainable homeownership—demonstrating the transformative impact of housing counseling and down payment assistance.