Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services

What Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services does

Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services (KNHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1981 and headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It delivers a portfolio of housing counseling and lending services to prospective and current homeowners in Kalamazoo County, including pre-purchase homebuyer education, one-on-one housing counseling, foreclosure prevention counseling, home repair loans, and lead hazard remediation. Education is delivered both in-person by multiple HUD-certified housing coaches and online through partnerships with eHome America and Framework, while foreclosure prevention and lead hazard control services are provided free of charge. The organization is a chartered member of NeighborWorks America, a national network of approximately 240 housing-focused nonprofits, which positions it within federal and philanthropic funding channels.

Name

Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services

Legal name

Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.

Website

https://knhs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1981 that provides HUD-certified homebuyer education, foreclosure prevention counseling, home repair loans, and lead hazard remediation to homeowners in Kalamazoo County, operating as a chartered NeighborWorks America affiliate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Housing Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Homeownership education
• Housing counseling services
• Home repair loans
• Foreclosure prevention counseling
• Community housing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kalamazoo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: KNHS operates primarily as a nonprofit receiving government and philanthropic funding. Programs like the Lead Hazard Control Program are funded through HUD grants, and rehab services are supported by government and foundation funding. The organization also receives support from local foundations and organizations including United Way, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, and various corporate foundations.
2. Education Program Fees: KNHS charges fees for some educational programs including Homebuyer Education ($65) and online coursework through eHome America ($99) and Framework ($75). Foreclosure prevention and financial readiness services are provided at no charge to clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KNHS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers a coordinated suite of homeownership services for low and moderate income households in Kalamazoo County. Programs span three phases: pre-purchase (homebuyer education, financial readiness, online courses via eHome America and Framework), purchase support (down payment and rehabilitation loans, employer-partner loan products such as BHOP, renovated properties for sale), and post-purchase (foreclosure prevention counseling, home repair loans, and the HUD-funded Lead Hazard Control Program). Services are delivered through in-person counseling at the KNHS office, Zoom-based classes, and one-on-one coaching with HUD-certified counselors.

Product overview

KNHS operates as a nonprofit homeownership services organization offering a coordinated suite of programs across three phases: pre-purchase (Homebuyer Education, Financial Readiness, eHome America, and Framework Homeownership courses for education and credit preparation), purchase support (down payment assistance loans, BHOP employer program loans, and renovated properties for sale), and post-purchase (Foreclosure Prevention counseling and Home Repair Loans for maintenance). The Lead Hazard Control Program provides free lead paint remediation for eligible residents. All programs are integrated through KNHS's one-on-one coaching and counseling services, with programs available in-person, online, or hybrid formats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Homebuyer Education Two-day in-person workshop taught by KNHS homeownership specialists that helps low and moderate income customers understand credit, qualify for mortgage programs, and learn the home buying process. $65 fee includes credit check; certificate of completion awarded.
• Financial Readiness Two-day workshop covering money management, debt reduction, spending plans, credit improvement, and consumer protection, designed to help clients develop a positive relationship with finances.
• eHome America Online Courses Online homebuyer education platform offered in partnership with eHome America, including Homebuyer Education, eHome Money Management, and Post Purchase Homeowner Education courses at $99 each. Helps consumers qualify for USDA Rural Development home loans.
• Framework Homeownership Affordable online homeownership course ($75) helping buyers navigate every step of the home buying process; certificate of completion awarded upon finishing the course with KNHS follow-up.
• Foreclosure Prevention (Keep Your Home) Free foreclosure counseling service where KNHS negotiators communicate with mortgage companies on behalf of clients, explain loan modification programs, and provide ongoing counseling support to at-risk homeowners.
• Home Repair Loans (Fix Your Home) Rehabilitation and repair loan program providing funding for home maintenance to ensure safe and livable conditions for low-income homeowners in Kalamazoo, including construction management, property inspections, and contractor referrals.
• Lead Hazard Control Program Free grant-funded program (HUD-funded, in partnership with the City of Kalamazoo) that provides professional inspection, lead hazard repairs, cleanup, and final safety check for eligible residents in homes built before 1978. Includes healthy home upgrades such as air duct cleaning and furnace checks.
• BHOP Loan Product Bronson Home Ownership Program loan product offered in partnership with Bronson Healthcare for Bronson employees seeking homeownership, providing access to favorable loan terms and homeownership resources.
• Properties for Sale Renovated homes in specific Kalamazoo neighborhoods that KNHS participates in renovating and listing for sale to qualified buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 families helped achieve homeownership since 2015
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• NeighborWorks AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKNHS is a chartered member of NeighborWorks America, a congressionally chartered national network of 240 community-based organizations. This membership enables access to national resources, best practices, and credibility as a community development organization.
• Bronson HealthcaremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKNHS partners with Bronson Healthcare to offer the BHOP (Bronson Home Ownership Program) loan product available to Bronson employees. This partnership provides employees with access to homeownership resources and favorable loan terms.
• eHome AmericacoreTechnology or IntegrationKNHS partners with eHome America, the nation's premiere online homebuyer education provider, to offer online courses including Homebuyer Education, eHome Money Management, and Post Purchase Education. Courses help consumers qualify for USDA Rural Development loans.
• City of KalamazoomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKNHS partners with the City of Kalamazoo on the Lead Hazard Control Program, funded by HUD grants. The city supports this initiative to address lead paint hazards in older housing stock.
• USDA Rural DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKNHS provides education courses through eHome America that help consumers qualify for home loans from USDA Rural Development, expanding access to rural homeownership opportunities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/kalamazoo_neighborhood_housing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kalamazoo-neighborhood-housing-services-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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