Shaw SWG TGS Directory 2026-27

46 SHAW, SOUTHWEST GARDEN, & TOWER GROVE SOUTH Financial Assistance, Education and Employment Resources MORTGAGE, HOME EQUITYAND OTHER HOME LOANS JUSTINE PETERSEN justinepetersen.org Services include credit building and education, help for first-time and experienced homebuyers, and foreclosure prevention. Justine Petersen assists St. Louis City homeowners by providing up to $5,000 in forgivable funds per household to be used for eligible home repairs for those who meet the eligibility requirements. MIDLAND STATES BANK midlandsb.com Provides unsecured loans for repairs ranging from $1,500 to $25,000. These loans have fixed payments and loan terms for up to 15 years. Eligible property types include single- family detached homes, townhomes, condominiums and duplexes. MIDWEST BANKCENTRE midwestbankcentre.com (search for “affordable”) Offers loans for repairs for owner-occupied homes. Loans start at $1,500 with low interest rates. Home must be located in a low or moderate census tract. RELIANCE BANK reliancebank.bank Offers a fixed-rate personal home equity installment loan that allows customers to borrow up to 89% of home equity. SPIRE spireenergy.com/rebates Offers energy efficiency rebates for the purchase of certain energy-efficient appliances such as water heaters, furnaces and thermostats. ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION stlouiscommunity.com/loans/fixed-rate-home-equity-loan Offers a fixed-rate, closed-end home equity loan that can be used for any purpose including improvements. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES BEYOND HOUSING 6506 Wright Way, 63121 | 314-533-0600 info@beyondhousing.org | homebuyerhelpstl.com Beyond Housing’s Homeownership Center helps make the dream of homeownership a reality for local families. The agency offers educational workshops, one-on-one personalized services, and downpayment and closing cost assistance to help families and individuals build and maintain wealth through savings and home equity. INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ST. LOUIS 3401 Arsenal St., 63118 | 314-773-9090 | info@iistl.org | www.iistl.org Microlending, refugee resettlement, counseling, job placement and job training for immigrants and refugees. Free English and citizenship classes for adults.