Rob Chrane

In 2024, Rob Chrane significantly grew Down Payment Resource (DPR), a company that addresses two of the biggest barriers to homeownership: down payment and closing costs. As its founder and CEO, Chrane expanded the program’s reach, increasing the number of agents with access to down payment assistance tools from 600,000 to 850,000. This growth has been driven by strategic partnerships with MLSs and local REALTOR® associations, including Canopy MLS, Heartland MLS and Space Coast MLS, and through an integration with ICE Mortgage Technology.

The company’s services are now embedded in top real estate websites like Zillow, Redfin and Realtor.com, making it easier for buyers to access crucial financial resources during their home search. Through DPR, Chrane continues to trailblaze for accessible and sustainable homeownership for all.

“What excites me most is showing buyers, especially those who are underserved, that they don’t need to wait or struggle alone—there are resources like down payment assistance available that can help bridge the gap,” says Chrane. “Having spent decades in real estate and mortgage banking myself, it’s equally fulfilling to see the success that lenders, real estate agents, and housing counselors achieve when they use our tools to help more buyers and borrowers secure a home and start building generational wealth.”