Celebrating 5 Years of CLIMB
5 Years of Purpose. 5 Years of Progress. 5 Years of
CLIMB = Community Lending Initiatives in Mortgage Banking
In 2019, the Homeownership Council of America (HCA) launched CLIMB, a bold, industry-wide, mission-based service committed to 1) reducing barriers to credit 2) closing the wealth gap and 3) building generational wealth for future generations. HCA creates meaningful impact through affordable lending, local empowerment, and inclusive opportunity.
This month (June 2025) we celebrate 5 years of measurable impact, national reach, and local transformation. And we’re just getting started.
Thank you to all our partners,
Here’s our Impact at a Glance!
CLIMB Partner Lending Locations
Why Partners Choose CLIMB by HCA
“NFM Lending collaborated with HCA and in less than a year after our launch, we reached originations over $100M with our new program.” CLIMB Partner, LaTasha Waddy - NFM Lending
"We have worked with HCA’s CLIMB program on multiple occasions over the past few years. They have provided excellent insight into our community development work and helped us to refine our fair lending approach."– Toby W. Goodlett, Executive Vice-President, Retail Services Executive – First Citizens Bank
“HCA’s CLIMB has been instrumental in helping NPHS achieve a thoughtful, data-driven approach to growing our CDFI and deploying capital in ways that are both impactful and sustainable. They’ve helped us with everything from market analysis to financial modeling, ensuring we are equipped to meet the needs of the communities we serve.” Jesse Ibarra, Chief Business Officer, NPHS
