Brad Hall, Blackfeet Community College president, gained homeownership in 2024 via a Native CDFI loan, overcoming rent barriers on the reservation.

Brad Hall, president of Blackfeet Community College, secured homeownership in April 2024 after years of struggling with unaffordable rents on the Blackfeet Reservation, where median rent is $492 but tourist-driven prices reached $1,300 monthly. Facing barriers from traditional banks due to land tenure laws, he obtained financing through NACDC Financial Services, a Native CDFI offering flexible loans using non-traditional collateral. His stable housing enables him to live near campus and serve his community, highlighting how secure housing supports education, leadership, and tribal resilience. Experts say adequate housing is essential for long-term community well-being and development.