New program offers $20 million to help housing in DeKalb

DeKalb County has joined with private firms to steer $20 million in mortgages and home repair costs to homes in the county.

The Get Home Now effort is designed to help up to 230 families with affordable mortgages that include financing for repairs and renovation. Low- and moderate-income borrowers also qualify for up to $25,000 in federal grants to help defray costs.

The program is a partnership between the county and private firms Home Depot, APD Solutions and First Guaranty Mortgage.