Free HUD Certified Home Buyers Workshop with Lunch

Brought To You By:  NID HUD Housing Counselor

AGENDA

WELCOME & REGISTRATION

MORTGAGE PROCESS     - Presenter: GERALD CHAMBLIN  (678) 598-5998 of Guaranteed Rate

DOWN PAYMENT OPTIONS

~30 MINUTE BREAK / FAIR HOUSING

INSURANCE TALK

HOME INSPECTION  

BREAK

REAL ESTATE TALK - Presenter: Marion Webb (770) 790-1299 of Webb Solar Realty

WRAP UP & QUESTION

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• Home Buyers Class with HUD Certificate.

  There are two-Steps process required by HUD described below. At the end of the counseling program, you will have gained knowledge and facts about the journey to homeownership.​

  A)  First Attend a Class/Workshop.  Items required:
  1. Completed Intake Package (click to download Intake Package)
  2. Photo ID

  B) Scheduled One-on-One.  Bring these items to class or provide them when requested.
  3. Check Stubs or Proof of Income (Award Letter)
  4. Bank Statement (2 Months)
  5. Credit Report (optional) www.annualcreditreport.com
  6. Rental Lease (optional) if available

  	STEP 1: Attend a HUD Home Buyers Workshop - KNOWLEDGE IS POWER Learn the Step-By-Step Process
  	STEP 2: Determine How Much You Can Afford - Get PRE-Approved Find out if you're ready to buy a new home now, or what you need to do to get there. - Get a close look at your financial picture - Understand your credit score and how to improve it - Create a realistic budget that takes into account the costs of owning a home
  	STEP 3: Prepare for Purchase - Selecting Your Team There's a lot to know and a lot to prepare for - but knowledge is power! Your HUD-approved housing counselor will take you through it step by step. You'll soon understand how to make the mortgage process work for you. - Different types of mortgages - Mortgage terms you need to know - The difference between prequalification and pre-approval - Home appraisals - Applying for a loan - Understanding down payments
  	STEP 4: Shopping for Your New Home  This is the fun part! But before you go on open houses, you need to know what to shop for. You've got a lot of choices to make, and a lot to take into consideration here. - Target price range - Location of your home - What type of home is best for you - Weighing needs vs. wants
  	STEP 5: The Keys to a Successful Closing - Closing the Deal This is what you've been waiting for - but there's a lot to do before you sign on the dotted line. Your HUD-approved housing counselor will make sure you're totally prepared for the big day. - What to expect at closing - All necessary documents and paperwork - Paying the down payment and closing costs

  We'll discuss:

• The pros and cons of homeownership
• Credit reports and how they’re scored
• How to improve your credit for homeownership
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• Budgeting and saving for a home
• How much home can you afford?
• Resources for homebuyers
• Who’s who in the buying process (inspectors, appraisers, Realtors)
• Mortgages
• New responsibilities of homeownership

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