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Homebuyer Education

Free 4-Hour Homebuyer Education Course Online

Whether you’re thinking about your first home, or trying to remember all the steps from the last time, this homebuyer education course is for you! This first-time homebuyer class is also approved to qualify you for most down payment assistance programs.

Each free, online workshop features a lender, a realtor, a home inspector and a housing advisor from NKCDC. Topics range from selecting a realtor to getting inspections. NKCDC housing advisors present pre-purchase and post-purchase information. We answer all questions! 

Please note

In order to qualify for homebuyer assistance programs, homebuyers who take this course are also required to schedule at least one individual appointment with an NKCDC housing advisor and complete the necessary compliance/disclosure forms. You are also encouraged to take advantage of other housing services NKCDC offers.

Details

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  • Intake forms and educational material will be sent to you the day before the webinar. Intake forms need to be completed and returned by the Monday following the session. Educational material is yours to keep. 
  • Workshops are offered by Zoom. You can download the Zoom app on your laptop, tablet or phone. The link to the webinar will be sent to your email address on the morning of the webinar, about 10 minutes before it starts.

Questions? Please call 215-427-0350.

Paid 8-Hour Homebuyer Education Online

For those who can’t attend NKCDC’s free homebuyer workshops—or who need more class hours to qualify for down payment assistance programs—eHome America provides an eight-hour homebuyer education class online for $99. It is HUD-approved and accepted by most local and national mortgage products. It is accessible by phone, tablet and computer. Participants who complete the course receive a certificate. There is no test.

In order to qualify for homebuyer assistance programs, homebuyers who take this course are also required to schedule at least one individual appointment with an NKCDC housing advisor and complete the necessary compliance/disclosure forms. You are also encouraged to take advantage of other housing services NKCDC offers.

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