Graduation Ceremony Celebrates 2024-2025 NH Housing Homeownership Fellows; Applications Open for 2026 Class 

June 12, 2025

– Program provides an in-depth exploration of local and national lending and housing issues –

Eleven professionals from across the Granite State who work with homebuyers have successfully completed the 2024-2025 New Hampshire Housing Homeownership Fellows program. This prestigious program provided participants with a unique opportunity to explore the mortgage finance system and engage in workshops on housing and public policy, economic development, state government issues, and New Hampshire Housing’s homeownership programs. 

A highlight of the Fellows program was a visit to Washington, D.C., where Fellows met with members of New Hampshire’s Congressional delegation and discussed housing issues with representatives from the National Council of State Housing Agencies, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, National Association of Realtors, the Mortgage Bankers Association, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. 

The 2025 New Hampshire Housing Homeownership Fellows are: 
 
Nicole Ames, Meredith Village Savings Bank 
Allison Burridge, United Way/SRE Brokers 
Brittney Emery, Northpoint Mortgage
Stuart Frye, Radius Financial Group 
Kate Grassi, Keller Williams Realty 
Edward Harrigan, Camden National Bank 
Scott Mertens, Luminate Bank 
Eric Palmer, New Hampshire Housing 
Gregory Ruff, Bangor Savings Bank 
Ali Sekou, New Hampshire Housing 
Ariana Wetzel, CMG Home Loans 
 

Photo of 2024 – 2025 NH Housing Homeownership Fellows:
From top left: Edward Harrington, Stuart Frye, Eric Palmer, Allison Burridge, Gregory Ruff, Scott Mertens, Brittney Emery, Ariana Wetzel, Kate Grassi, and Nicole Ames

“This year’s Fellows have demonstrated outstanding initiative in tackling the challenges and opportunities within New Hampshire’s housing landscape,” said Rob Dapice, Executive Director/CEO of New Hampshire Housing. “By investing their time and energy into this program, they’re helping to build a stronger foundation for homeownership in our communities.” 

The Homeownership Division continues to work with a statewide network of lenders and real estate professionals to offer specialized mortgage programs that help residents purchase or refinance homes throughout the Granite State. 

To learn more about the New Hampshire Housing Homeownership Fellows program or to apply for the 2026 class, please visit NHHomeownership.org. Applications are due by June 30, 2025. 

About New Hampshire Housing As a self-sustaining public corporation, New Hampshire Housing promotes, finances, and supports housing solutions for the people of New Hampshire. We have helped more than 55,000 families purchase their own homes and been instrumental in financing the creation of 16,000 multifamily housing units. NHHousing.org 

**Contact:** 
Etienne LaFond 
Director of Marketing and Communications 
New Hampshire Housing 
Elafond@nhhfa.org