Purchasing a first home can be confusing. Homebuyer education classes can help you determine if homeownership is right for you.
You will learn the entire home-buying process, from:
- Managing money
- Understanding credit
- Securing a mortgage loan
- Shopping for a home
Once you complete the program you will receive an official Certificate of Completion. The Certificate is required to qualify for the Down Payment Assistance program.
Local organizations that provide the Homebuyer Education Course, Online Classes & Homeownership Counseling:
- Frameworks Community Development Corporation or Frameworks CDC
(512) 385-1500 frameworkscdc.org/homebuyer-education
- Business & Community Lenders (BCL) of Texas
(512) 912-9884 www.ehomeamerica.org/bcl
These Homebuyer Education courses use a HUD-approved curriculum. The cost of the training is $99. In addition to the class cost, the purchase of the course handbook, NeighborWorksAmerica, Realizing the American Dream is also required.