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Established in Toledo, Ohio

Same Neighbor
New Homeowner

We help working class families break the rental cycle and build lasting equity — step by step, in real partnership.

Homes Restored

Real Estate Value

Avg Credit Score Increase

Markets Served

The Process

Your Pathway to Ownership

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Intake

We want to learn more about you so we can tailor your mortgage readiness pathway to your personal circumstances. Your time is valuable — we want every interaction to count.

STEP 1 OF 5

Tom Voutsos, Founder & CEO of LadderUp Housing

Our Philosophy

Same Neighbor,
New Homeowner

There are four million renter households that have consistent track records of on-time rental payments but do not qualify for a mortgage today. And no one has historically been willing to patiently invest in a longer term but straightforward process of getting them there.

So we built a method that works with residents to become mortgage ready. Unlike other apps and providers who promise a quick fix, we engage in a real partnership. We know one class can't accomplish the goal. And while real estate agents or mortgage brokers might tell you "You're not ready," we tell you "Here's how you'll get there." Our residents' efforts, combined with LadderUp's proactive engagement, will make it happen. Our goal is to work with every resident toward mortgage readiness within two years.

In select markets, we buy and renovate homes or construct entirely new ones, and move families in as renters — providing them an option to purchase their homes at any time during their lease. When they are ready, they can rely on us to walk alongside them until closing day.

It's a structured pathway that works. They're buying their houses, and they're staying in the neighborhoods they've always called home.

Tom Voutsos

Founder & CEO

Leadership

The Team

Tom Voutsos, Founder & CEO

Tom Voutsos

Founder & CEO

Greg Voutsos, Head of Operations

Greg Voutsos

Head of Operations

JD Vougiouklakis, Head of Client Success

JD Vougiouklakis

Head of Client Success

Doug Bowen, Head of Finance

Doug Bowen

Head of Finance

Get Started

Begin Your
Journey Home

Ready for the first step toward homeownership? Fill out our brief intake form — no obligation, no pressure. Or reach out with any questions.

Your Climb Starts Here

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Existing Clients

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