What Are The Barriers To Native American Homeownership?

Several challenges make homeownership a distant reality for many Native Americans. Compared to white non-Hispanic Americans, there are staggering disparities in homeownership rates. NeighborWorks America is a non-profit organization seeking to close this gap. Started to create more opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, NeighborWorks America provides grant funding, technical assistance, and evaluation tools to support housing and community development professionals. Mel Willie is the director of Native Partnerships and Strategy for NeighborWorks America and sat down to discuss barriers to Native American homeownership and what NeighborWorks is doing to diminish these...