Mortgage Connects
Boosting affordability through down payment assistance programs – Episode 44
Angel Romero, Housing Finance Agency Relationship Manager – Down Payment Resource®
MGIC’s Concepcion Guerrero sits down with Angel Romero, housing finance agency relationship manager at Down Payment Resource® (DPR), to discuss the role down payment assistance (DPA) programs play in helping more families become homeowners.
With over 2 decades of mortgage industry experience and a personal journey from foster care to homeownership, Angel brings unique insights to the conversation about housing affordability. This episode covers:
- Trends from DPR’s recent Homeownership Program Index, including the growing number of DPA programs nationwide
- How to layer down payment assistance for maximum affordability
- The importance of early financial education
- How to harness DPA programs as a loan officer
The opinions and insights expressed in this Q&A are solely those of its interviewee and do not necessarily represent the views of either Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation or any of its parent, affiliates, or subsidiaries (collectively, “MGIC”). Neither MGIC nor any of its officers, directors, employees or agents makes any representations or warranties of any kind regarding the soundness, reliability, accuracy or completeness of any opinion, insight, recommendation, data, or other information contained in this blog, or its suitability for any intended purpose.
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Angel Romero, Housing Finance Agency Relationship Manager, Down Payment Resource
Angel Romero, currently the Housing Finance Agency Relationship Manager at Down Payment Resource (DPR), brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role. With over two decades of experience in the mortgage industry, Angel is a skilled communicator and strategic thinker.
In her position at DPR, Angel is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with State and Local Housing Finance Agencies across the Nation. Her strategic approach and deep industry knowledge contribute to the success of DPR in providing valuable resources and support to agencies involved in housing finance.
Before joining DPR in March 2023, Angel served as the Assistant Vice President/Post-Closing Manager, and Resident Housing/DPA Program Expert at Cherry Creek Mortgage. In this role, she played a pivotal part in driving the company's expansion into underserved markets. Angel's expertise in utilizing DPR’s robust DPA Directory significantly contributed to Cherry Creek Mortgage's success in reaching new markets and providing essential support to homebuyers.