Impact Story: Brenda buys a home while growing her small business
Brenda, a mom and small business owner, needed a home with space to grow her candy shop and a backyard for her kids—Ownify made it possible with just 2% down and a path to ownership without debt.
From Dream Kitchen to First Home: How Brenda Bought a House While Growing her Business
For Brenda, buying a home wasn’t just a personal milestone—it was a way to grow her business and support her family’s future.
As the owner of a home-based candy shop, she needed a bigger kitchen to keep up with growing demand. But she was also dreaming about a backyard.
“I was looking for a house with a bigger kitchen so I could continue to grow my home-operated candy shop. But I was also dreaming about a backyard for my kids with enough room to plant a garden.” Brenda
Like many self-employed buyers, Brenda wasn’t sure if traditional home financing would work for her. “When I first started looking into loans, I didn’t know if I’d be able to pull off paying the down payment, closing costs, etc.”
Then she discovered Ownify.
A More Affordable Way to Buy
Ownify offers a unique model for buyers like Brenda—people with solid income, strong credit, or self-employment history, but who may not have tens of thousands saved for a down payment or who want to avoid taking on new debt. With just 2% down, Brenda was able to choose her home while Ownify handled the rest.
“All I had to do was apply, have a 2% down payment ready, find the home I wanted, and Ownify made a cash offer for me, inspected the home, and we closed and I was able to move in!”
Not only was the process simple and stress-free—Ownify also took care of needed renovations before she moved in.
“They handled all the needed renovations for me and it was done so smoothly.”
A Home That Works for Her Life
Today, Brenda is living in a home that supports both her small business and her family. She owns 2% of the home from day one, builds equity with every payment, and—unlike a traditional mortgage—she’s not in debt.
Her monthly payment is more affordable than a mortgage would be on similar home, and there are added benefits:
“My favorite part is that Ownify also handles all the repairs in your home and I am able to make all the changes I want to it.”
Brenda didn’t just find a house—she found a way to grow her business, support her kids, and start building long-term wealth without compromising on affordability.
“Ownify is the perfect company for you,” she says, “if you have good credit and income or are self-employed but maybe don’t quite have the down payment saved up or don’t want debt.”
At Ownify, we’re proud to support buyers like Brenda—hardworking, entrepreneurial, and ready to turn big dreams into reality, one home at a time.
Interested in supporting first-time homebuyers like Brenda? You can get started investing here by submitting your information and scheduling a meeting with a member of our team.
