About
Homewise
Our Mission
The Homewise mission is to help create successful homeowners and strengthen neighborhoods so that individuals and families can improve their long-term financial wellbeing and quality of life.
Why We Do What We Do
Since 1986, Homewise has been helping people achieve their homeownership goals. We do this by focusing on our customers and placing their long-term financial wellbeing as the highest priority. We share in our customers’ challenges and successes, using those experiences to build a better way to buy a home. We believe that strong homeowners help build healthy, vibrant communities. And with the right tools and support, people can be empowered to change their lives.
How We Do What We Do
A better way to buy a home means buying a safe, high-quality, affordable home with low-cost financing, equipped with knowledge and solid financial habits. Homewise brings all the steps to buy and own a home under one roof. Our services and products empower our customers with knowledge and financial skills, provide them with affordable homes and lending products, and support them as partners both before and after the home purchase.
Awards and Recognition
Family Friendly Business Silver Award
from Family Friendly New Mexico
City of Santa Fe Mayor’s Sustainability Award
Built Environment, Homewise Homes (green building, residential)
Albuquerque Business First Best Places to Work
Homewise, Inc 2015, 2016
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Summit Award
30 Years of Successful Homeownership, 2016
Santa Fe Reporter’s Best of Santa Fe
Top Mortgage Lender, 2017
Best Mortgage Lender, 2015
Sustainable Santa Fe Award
Affordable Green Building, 2013
Neighborworks America
Designated Green Organization, 2012
Wachovia NEXT Award
Vision, innovation and impact as a Community Development Finance Institution, 2008
Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association Parade of Homes Awards
Best Outdoor Space, Most Efficient, 2019
Best Green Infill Subdivision, 2018
Best Energy Efficiency, Best Water Efficiency, 2017
Best Design, Best Outdoor Space, Best Energy Efficiency, Best Water Efficiency, 2016
Best Craftsmanship and Best Kitchen, 2015
Best Design, Kitchen, Outdoor Space, Energy Efficiency, Indoor Air Quality, 2013
Best Outdoor Space, 2012
Most Energy Efficient and Best Kitchen, 2011
Best Craftsmanship, 2010
EPA Water Efficiency Leader Award
Promoting an Ethic of Water Efficiency, 2008
National NeighborWorks™ Association Excellence Awards
Executive Director of the Year – Michael Loftin, 2007
Santa Fe Community Foundation 17th Annual Piñon Award
John Gaw Meem Award for Civic Affairs for the Homewise Teacherwise program in partnership with the Santa Fe Public School District, 2004