Homeword is a certified HUD Housing Counseling Agency. Our HomeOwnership Center has adopted the National Industry Standards for Homebuyer and Financial Education and Counseling. We offer a full range of services to help you get ready to buy a home, learn ways to avoid foreclosure, or simply manage your money better in order to reach your financial goals.
| Homebuyer Education | $20/person, $35/household |
| Financial Education | $10/person |
| Housing Counseling | Free |
"The Homeword trainer helped me understand how much I could afford, the options in mortgages, how to qualify for a loan, and what to look out for when choosing a realtor, making an offer, analyzing closing costs, and avoiding foreclosure. This class was low cost, with convenient scheduling options, and chock-full of valuable information."
Molly White
"People assume that educated young professionals like myself have a strong grasp of financial matters in our personal lives, but I really didn't understand many of the basics until I participated in the ‘Financial Fitness’ series. These classes helped me to understand how insurance, investing, banking and other financial management matters can help me build a stronger, better future."
Jessie McQuillan
Over 100 volunteers donate nearly 270 hours of their time every year to guest present in our classes. Professionals from the community provide instruction in their field of expertise, so our clients learn firsthand about local resources available, and presenters have the opportunity to meet potential customers. Volunteer to be a guest presenter »
Homeword, Inc. is firmly committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its properties, programs and services, classes, activities, and materials. Please call (406) 532-4663 x10 to request accommodation or to obtain materials in an alternate format, or dial 711 (TTY) for Montana Relay.
Homebuyer education classes, financial education classes, and homeownership counseling sessions are funded in part by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Montana Board of Housing, NeighborWorks Montana, the Montana Department of Commerce, and other organizations and businesses.