A new partnership between the South Bend Heritage Foundation and Fifth Third Bank will help potential home buyers.
The foundation was awarded a 25-thousand dollar grant from the bank to help people with a down payment.
First time home buyers are eligible to buy homes in the West Washington Historic district and the new Triangle development.
"The exciting part of this new grant program is the grant levels for down payment assistance are higher than most you'll typically see in the region or the area," said South Bend Heritage Foundation's Marco Mariani.
Homeowners can receive anywhere between three and five thousand dollars for assistance.
The house where the presentation took place is available through the foundation.
