NACA (Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America) is the largest housing service organization in the United States, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. With over 40 locations nationwide, including a Detroit office in Highland Park, Michigan, NACA operates as a non-profit dedicated to expanding homeownership access and providing comprehensive housing-related services to underserved communities. NACA offers free homeownership counseling, mortgage origination services, and educational programs to help consumers achieve homeownership goals.
The organization provides member access to a member portal for document uploads, status tracking, and file management. NACA also coordinates "Achieve The Dream" multi-day events in various cities (Hartford, Little Rock, Milwaukee, Fort Myers) where members can receive intensive guidance and support. The organization maintains licensed mortgage brokers in multiple states and works with a network of lenders, servicers, investors, and real estate professionals.
NACA distinguishes itself through its non-profit structure, scale (40+ offices), and integration of volunteer opportunities (NACtivist program) alongside professional counseling services. The organization is listed about its licensed status in individual states and maintains a robust vendor partner network. The Detroit office is located at 12380 Woodward Ave, Suite 145 in Highland Park with direct contact at 281-204-6222.
As a non-profit, NACA's primary strength is free counseling and advocacy-focused homeownership assistance. The organization's dual role as both a counselor and mortgage originator should be transparently disclosed to consumers regarding potential conflicts of interest.