Home buyer Education Class Descriptions
Are you interested in learning more about buying a home? Join us for one of our upcoming classes. Let us equip you with the information needed take you from mortgage ready to closing on your home purchase. Individual financial and credit counseling sessions are offered to participants completing a class. These sessions are designed to help you determine if home ownership is right for you, and can move you from renting to buying your first home.
Online Certificate Pre-Purchase Class/First Time Homebuyer Class
Saturday, May 15, 2021 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Provides in depth instruction on the steps to home ownership to anyone interested in buying their first home. This class is mandatory to CHFA loan applicants under the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Home-ownership Program, and a requirement for down-payment assistance programs. Class participants are offered individual financial and credit upon completion of class. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
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Online Pre-Purchase Class/First Time Homebuyer Class
Saturday, June 12, 2021 from 10am to 4pm
Provides in depth instruction on the steps to home ownership to anyone interested in buying their first home. This class is mandatory to CHFA loan applicants under the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Home-ownership Program, and a requirement for down-payment assistance programs. Class participants are offered individual financial and credit upon completion of class. *Registration required*
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Online Landlord Education Class
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
The Landlord Education Class provides an overview on the range of financial and practical topics that a home buyer should understand prior to purchasing a 2-4 family home. Owning a multi-family home, is running a small business. This class provides participants with useful tools and knowledge every landlord should know to be successful. **REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED**
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Online Financial Fitness Class
This three-hour course covers the importance of managing money and understanding credit to help you avoid financial pitfalls. Participants will get an overview of the practical steps of financial services, savings and budget planning. In addition, they will learn how to effectively monitor, build and maintain their credit history. Class is open to any interested individuals. **REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED**
Upcoming class dates:
Tuesday, January 19 , 2021 - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 - 5:00pm to 8:00 pm
Contact mclarke@ulgh.org for registration information.
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Pre-Closing Education Class for CHFA borrowers
Provides an overview of the financial and practical steps involved in buying and maintaining a home. This class is offered to CHFA loan applicants under the Down Payment Assistance Program, the Home- ownership Program and the Home of Your Own Loan Program. It's also offered to Habitat for Humanity applicants. Applicants need a referral from their lender or mortgage provider.
Contact Hazel Joseph at hjoseph@ulgh.org for more information on the Pre-Closing Class.
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*Urban League of Greater Hartford is a HUD Certified Counseling Agency