First Time Homebuyer Program: English

Description

TAKE A LIVE VIRTUAL COURSE
Course details:

• Recipient of CHAPA Homeownership Collaborative Seal of Approval

• MassHousing-approved

• Cost: $45 per person or $75 per household (registration is non-refundable)

• Post-course counseling is available. One-on-one counseling is held at the Harborlight Homes’ office in Beverly.

• Questions? Call 978-232-9410 or email info@northshoremahomeprograms.com

Graduates of the course are given a certificate that allows access to MassHousing Partnership’s ONE mortgage, MassHousing mortgages, HUD mortgages, home ownership lotteries, lender first-time homebuyer mortgages, and a variety of other mortgages through assisted and conventional lending sources. The certificate is accepted statewide for first-time homebuyer education.

First-Time Homebuyer Course topics include:

• How to know when you’re ready to buy

• Understanding your credit

• Choosing the right home and negotiating the contract

• Why home inspections are important

• Navigating the mortgage application and approval process

• Long-term success as a homeowner

• And more!

Learn from industry experts including:

• Homebuyer counselors, provided by Harborlight Homes

• Realtors

• Mortgage lenders

• Home inspectors

• Insurance agents

• Real estate attorneys

• Credit counselors

• Representatives from state agencies