The NC Housing Finance Agency provides information and assistance to first-time homebuyers.

The US Department of HUD posts helpful information about buying a home with a low-interest loan and first-time homebuyers counseling.

DHIC's Homeownership Center provides counseling to first-time buyers in the Triangle area for the cost of a credit report.

Habitat for Humanity builds homes for low-income people, with the assistance of the future owners. To find out more about Habitat for Humanity in general, visit their website. To find the group closest to you, click on 'Find Your Local Habitat Affiliate.'

The US Department of Agriculture provides single-family homes, available through low-interest loans, through its Rural Development program.