RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA) hosted its three day "Achieve the Dream" event this weekend at Virginia Union University. The homeownership event was in partnership with, Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA), and was from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. March. 21- March. 23. Photo courtesy of: William Berksteiner 8News Photo courtesy of: William Berksteiner 8News Photo courtesy of: William Berksteiner 8News The NACA hosted event focused on providing opportunities for homebuyers, like their one-day homeownership process workshop where attendees could complete the four steps of the homebuying process in just one day. The workshop included: The homebuyer workshop Information and document upload One-on-One counseling Mortgage qualification Photo courtesy of: William Berksteiner 8News Photo courtesy of: William Berksteiner 8News Photo courtesy of: William Berksteiner 8News According to NACA they don't factor in credit scores, however instead focus on the applicants financial readiness, ensuring accessibility to broaden the range of potential future homeowners. Bruce Marks, CEO of NACA explained that, “Many families are left struggling to save for down payments or meet traditional lending criteria." "NACA’s Achieve the Dream event offers a game-changing solution, helping low- to moderate-income individuals and families obtain affordable homeownership —without the financial hurdles and other obstacles that often block the path to homeownership,” Marks shared. To find out more about future events, and learn more about the NACA you can visit their website. ...read more read less