Agency Recognition and Accountability

H.O.M.E., DuPage, Inc. (formerly DuPage Home Ownership Center) has received awards from:

  • Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA)

  • Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA)

  • National Association of Realtors (NAR)

  • In 1995, agency programs were profiled in six national best practice publications. This included President Clinton’s 1995 National Homeownership Strategy.

  • In 2007, agency Executive Director Dru Bergman received the Affordable Housing Leadership Award from the Illinois Mortgage Bankers Association. 

  • In 2007, the agency was named the Notable Not-for-Profit Organization of the Year at the DuPage Business Ledger’s Annual Awards for Business Excellence.

  • In 2013, named Housing Counseling Agency of the Year by the Illinois Housing Development Authority

  • H.O.M.E. DuPage, Inc. counselors receive biennial on-site HUD performance reviews. 

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Accountability

  • H.O.M.E. DuPage, Inc. counselors receive biennial on-site HUD performance reviews. 

  • A customized database tracks counseling clients and provides H.O.M.E. DuPage, Inc. with quantitative performance measures. 

  • Every H.O.M.E. DuPage, Inc. client receives a satisfaction survey to provide feedback, service refinements, outcomes and improvements.