Designed for first time homebuyers, this 8-hour course educates attendees about the home buying process and ongoing homeownership responsibilities. This class is especially appealing to those who are eligible for the Arkansas Development Finance Authority’s homebuyer financial assistance programs. Topics to be covered include: • Preparing for homeownership – Planning for expenses included in homeownership; increasing borrowing power; and getting credit ready. • Shopping for a home – Finding the “right” house; negotiating the purchase; and home inspections. • Obtaining a mortgage – Shopping and applying for a loan; loan processing; and preparing to close on a home. • Life as a homeowner – Maintaining a home; meeting obligations as a borrower; budgeting; and financial benefits of homeownership. To enroll in the Homebuyer’s Education Course please call 479-521-8877 or toll free 1-800-889-4916 to reserve a seat, OR enroll online. For more information regarding the Arkansas Development Finance Authority financial assistance programs, please visit: http://www.accessarkansas.org/adfa/programs/mrbp.html or http://www.accessarkansas.org/adfa/programs/American%20Dream%20Downpayment%20Initiative.htm

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