What Is Homebuyer Education

A homebuyer education course is an online or in-person class you can take to better understand what’s involved in finding, buying and owning a home. You might be required to complete this course by your mortgage lender, or if you’re participating in a down payment assistance or other housing financing program.

What are the benefits of a pre purchase homebuyer education program?

  • Down-payment assistance programs.
  • Free grants up to $25,000 or more.
  • Closing-cost assistance.
  • Below market mortgage rates.
  • Mortgage loan forgiveness.

Does FNMA HomeReady require homebuyer education?

Homeownership education completion is required for: … For HomeReady® and HFA Preferred™ purchase loans, if all occupying borrowers are first-time homebuyers, homeownership education is required for at least one borrower, regardless of LTV.

Robert Thorne

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