This module will help you understand how developing a spending plan can help you obtain your dreams of home ownership. This module also includes the following: Why you should budget How to balance income and expenses The difference between fixed and variable expenses How to use power pay to reduce your debt
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This module will help you understand the importance of credit and how to establish a good credit history. This module also includes the following: What are credit reporting agencies? What is credit scoring? How to improve your credit Avoiding Identity Theft
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This module will help you understand the mortgage loan officers’ role in the homebuying process. This module also includes the following: How to find a mortgage lender How to apply for a mortgage loan The difference between pre-qualification and pre-approval Understanding principal, interest, taxes and insurance
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This module helps you understand the role of a real estate professional. This module also includes the following: Why do I need to work with a Real Estate Agent? When should I look for a Real Estate Agent? What is a Buyer-Broker Agreement? How are Real Estate Agents paid?
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Workshop A: In this course, we will cover the basic role of a housing counselor. Students will learn the basic financial management principles and assessment tools that every certified counselor must utilize in order to determine your overall financial health.
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Workshop B: In this course we go deeper into the role of the housing counselor. Student will learn how the counselor will utilize the budgeting and banking tools to demonstrate how to properly make an impact on the financial goals for the client’s credit and risk.
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Workshop A: In this course we will cover the basic formulas for assessing an individual’s readiness to buy. The student will learn how a housing counselor recommends homeownership readiness based on sound financial principles such as: debt-to-income ratio credit history This course will also cover executing cost analysis of renting vs. buying.
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Workshop B: In this course we will cover basic mortgage products. The student will learn the basic conventional and government issue housing mortgages that support evolving financial profiles. In addition, the student will be introduced to the complexity of identifying guidelines from lenders and the requirements to meet.
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Under the Fair Housing Act, it is unlawful to be denied housing sales, rentals, and financing based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or familial status. Use the Zoom link to access this virtual class on Thursday, March 4th at 7pm.
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Learn to recognize signs and evidence of potential housing discrimination, and how to file a complaint. Use the Zoom link to access this class on Thursday, March 11th at 7pm.
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