Kristian Fulton, cornerback for the Los Angeles Chargers, makes the right plays on the field and in his community. After transitioning from college football to the NFL, Fulton’s parents, Keith Sr. and Michelle Fulton, encouraged him to invest in property in the city of New Orleans. The Fultons found property built in the 1940s in Tremé, one of the oldest neighborhoods in New Orleans. “We were very interested in this area…Tremé is historic and known for jazz, soul food, and its African-American and Creole heritage,” says Keith Fulton, Sr. A family friend put the Fultons in contact with a loan officer at Hope Credit Union. “I like that I can go to a HOPE branch and the people look like me and understand my needs,” he added. With his parents leading the effort on his behalf, Kristian purchased his first property, an eight-unit building with financing from HOPE. “HOPE made it so easy when it came to sending documents to Kristian to sign while he was away,” said Michelle Fulton. The Fulton family maintains the multi-unit building and is looking to invest in more properties around Tremé where tenants can enjoy the peace and quiet of the community.