The Raleigh Area Development Authority (RADA) provides free counseling and educational programs and services to help people who want to buy a home as well as people who already own their homes.
RADA is a not-for profit community economic development organization.
Some of its programs are:
Free pre-and post-purchase counseling services for first-time homebuyers.
- Budget/ Credit Counseling
Counseling on establishing credit, budgeting, and repairing credit..
Help for prospective homebuyers to qualify for market rate financing, prepare loan documentation, and evaluate financing alternatives.
Advice from experienced foreclosure counselors.
Presentations on how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud.
Information for consumers on financial procedures and terminology. Topics include consumer finance, commercial lending, credit improvement, and financial management.
- How to Rebuild Your Credit
Assistance for consumers through the process of rebuilding credit status, maintaining a satisfactory credit status and realizing the dream of homeownership.
- Individual Development Accounts (IDA)
Budget and credit counseling and help with a program of matched savings for individuals earning minimum wage who want to buy homes.
- RADA Small Business Solutions
Assistance for small businesses through the process of receiving financing.
To find other services or get more information, call (919) 807-8400 or visit
RADA online.
Raleigh Area Development Authority
4030 Wake forest Road, Suite 205
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
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