Back in 2000, she was just a little girl watching her grandparents become proud homeowners through AHSTI. That moment planted a seed. “I always told my grandmother, ‘I want a home like you guys,’” Nashla remembers.

Fast forward to 2017—Nashla was ready to chase that childhood dream. She applied to AHSTI with hope in her heart. But reality hit hard: she didn’t qualify. Her income wasn’t enough, her credit was nonexistent, and her job wasn’t stable. “I doubted I’d ever be a homeowner,” she admits. But that’s not where her story ends.

Instead of closing the door, AHSTI opened another. They became her partner, not just in the process—but in her growth. Through AHSTI's customer portal, Nashla gained a clear view of her financial picture and a roadmap forward.
 

“In my portal,” she explains, “I could see my credit score, my income—and what I needed to do next. It would say, ‘Let’s book this class…you need homeownership education or a financial class.’”

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Step by step, Nashla showed up. She built her credit, saved money, took every class AHSTI recommended-and AHSTI stood with her the entire way.

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Eventually, Nashla didn’t just learn how to become a homeowner—she became one.

And not just anywhere—she purchased a home in the very neighborhood where her dream began, surrounded by the people and memories that shaped her.
 

“Even when I gave up, they didn’t give up on me. They gave me guidance. They gave me what I needed. They never let go of my hand.”
 

Nashla’s story isn’t just about buying a house—it’s about holding on to hope, even when it feels out of reach. With the right support and people who believe in you, dreams don’t just survive—they come home. Congratulations Nashla!