Access Home Loan helps mother of four become homeowner
 
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Melody Jones rented her home for 15 years. She recently purchased it with the help of Acts Housing and U.S. Bank as part of its Access Home initiative.
 
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Outside front of Melody’s house and neighbor homes
 
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I was the first person that ever lived in this house, and my youngest one was born here. 
 
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Text, Melody Jones, Access Home Loan Customer
Melody seated at her dining table
 
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And I raised him here. 
 
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Melody sitting on front porch with grandkids
 
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I wanted to buy it so I'd have something for my kids and my grandkids to have. 
 
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Sodi Nichols sitting at desk
Text, Sodi Nichols, Director of Strategic Design and Community Impact, U.S. Bank
 
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Melody, being a single mom working three jobs, to be able to own that home, I've been able to hear firsthand from Melody just how impactful that has been. And I can only imagine what it means for her children. 
 
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Melody’s grandson in living room watching TV, Melody looking on
 
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I didn't know anything about buying a house. I just know I always wanted my own. 
 
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Melody seated at her dining table
 
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I thought it was going to be real hard, but it wasn't.
 
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Interior of building lobby with U.S. Bank “Build a legacy” signage
 
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A lot of people don't know about all the programs that's out there that could help them. I didn't know you could get help through different organizations. 
 
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Sodi Nichols sitting at desk
 
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I've come to know and appreciate exactly what this means for her and her family. The work aligned to the Access Home initiative and the overarching Access commitment, 
 
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Melody entering home as Sodi continues talking
 
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We really are changing the mindset of what individuals and families can envision as viable for them and their families. 
 
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Melody at event, holding a sign: U.S. Bank logo, #TimeToOwnIt
 
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It's not impossible. You can do it. You could always do anything you put your mind to. 
 
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