HOMEBUYER EDUCATION
No matter where you are on your journey to homeownership, our nationally certified homebuyer class is for you.
You will learn how to:
Select a lender
Determine what you can afford
Use your credit wisely
Distinguish between different types of loans
Understand home inspections and insurance
Identify special financing programs
Work with a real estate professional
Evaluate the pros and cons of homeownership
See the agenda for more class information.
REGISTRATION
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Alex has completed NeighborWorks America’s Homebuyer Education Methods, certifying him in homebuyer education delivery. He is also a HUD Certified Housing Counselor and has achieved his NeighborWorks Center for Homeownership Education and Counseling (NCHEC) Certification in Pre-Purchase Homeownership Education.
DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE
Each person who successfully completes the entire course is provided with a certificate required for many down payment assistance programs and other lending programs for first-time homebuyers.
Homeword does not offer down payment assistance funds or loans, but our instructors and counselors can refer you to available down payment assistance options in the community.
ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING
Visit our Counseling Services page for more information about all our counseling options.
Scholarships
Please share some details about your situation and why you’re requesting a scholarship with our Homebuyer Educator, Alex Ramsing. Email alex@homeword.org or call 406-532-4663. He will bring this information to our committee for review. Part of our scholarship fund comes from the Homes for All campaign, hosted by the Missoula Organization of Realtors.