eHome America Online Homebuyer Education
eHome America’s online homebuyer course is a convenient, HUD-accepted alternative to traditional homebuyer workshops.
After completing the 8-hour online course, homebuyers contact Abode Alliance to schedule a one-hour follow-up session with one of our member housing counseling agencies. After completing the counseling session, homebuyers receive their Certificate of Completion – which may help them qualify for affordable mortgages, first-time homebuyer programs, and down payment assistance.
Follow the link to sign up for eHome America online homebuyer education, or email regina.b@nymc.org for assistance.
In this course, you’ll learn about:
- Are You Ready to Buy A Home - Is buying a home right for you? How much home you can afford?
- Managing Your Money - Making spending and savings plans
- Understanding Credit - Credit history and improving your credit score
- Getting a Mortgage Loan - Finding and working with a lender
- Shopping for a Home - The homebuying team and the timeline for buying a home
- Keeping Your Home and Managing Your Finances - Protecting your investment, maintenance, asset building
