FREE First-Time Homebuyer’s Workshop
*Please note: We currently do not have a HUD-Certified Housing Counselor on staff. However, we do have a staff member working toward that goal. In the meantime, please reach out to:
Advanced Credit Counseling
701 Bosler Ave.
Lemoyne, PA 17043
966-699-2227
The Redevelopment Authority of Cumberland County in partnership with the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency present the Cumberland County First -Time Homebuyer’s Workshop. This workshop meets the requirements of and provides information for Cumberland County’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program; Tri-County HDC homebuyer programs; HUD and PHFA loan products; and USDA Rural Development loan products. Workshop topics include:
Advantages and Disadvantages of homeownership
Budget Planning and Record Keeping
Mortgage Qualifying
Beginning the Purchase Process
Loan Application Process
Closing the Real Estate Transaction
Taking Possession of Your Home
Priorities as a New Homeowner
Financial Emergencies
Home Repair and Maintenance
Improving Budgeting and money Management skills
Lead Paint concerns
Predatory Lending
Avoiding Foreclosure
Fair Housing
Classes are free. However, you MUST register and MUST attend both classes to get your certificate of completion.
Please email ksloat@cchra.com or call 866-683-5907 (option 2) to register. Leave your name (spell it if necessary), address, and phone number along with your preferred class dates.
All Classes are 5:30-9pm
January 10th and 12th (full)
February 7th and 9th
March 14th and 16th
April 18th and 20th
May 16th and 18th
June 20th and 22nd
August 15th and 17th
September 19th and 21st
October 17th and 19th
November 14th and 16th