Buy the Block

ESL is proud to be a participating lender with the City of Rochester’s Buy the Block program. This program is designed to support first-time homebuyers with the opportunity to purchase newly built, single-family, high-quality homes in under-invested areas of the City of Rochester. Helping you obtain your dream of homeownership is our goal. And ESL is thrilled to be a participating lender in this exceptional program to help you get there.

How ESL Can Help

  • Provides affordable lending solutions for qualified buyers.
  • Local decisioning for fast responses and assistance during the purchase process.
  • An established partnership that works directly with the City of Rochester throughout the homebuying process.
  • A proven experience in mortgage lending for several Buy the Block homes in prior years.

Discover more and find out if you qualify for a Buy the Block home by going to: cityofrochester.gov/departments/neighborhood-and-business-development/buy-block