Calendar of Upcoming Classes at
The HRDC’s Homeownership Center
The Road to Home
October-November-December 2009
Homeownership Education
Are you ready to buy a home? What are the benefits of homeownership? How do lenders decide to make loans? Our 9 hour, comprehensive homeownership education course, directed by a HUD-Approved instructor, will help you to better understand the home purchase process. Topics covered include: The Advantages and Disadvantages of Homeownership; Assessing Homeownership Readiness; Understanding Credit; Managing your Finances; The Mortgage Process; Special Programs for First Time Buyers; Shopping for a Home, a Lender, and a Realtor; Closing Your Deal; and Maintaining Your Home and Your Finances after you purchase.
Completion of Homeownership Education makes you a smarter buyer and may help you qualify for down-payment assistance, low-interest mortgages, and matched savings programs.
The course is open to everyone and free of charge. Space is limited, so pre-registration and a $25 refundable deposit are required.
You must attend an entire series (9 hours) to get a certificate. Sign up for our next class series now!
Dates and Times: Locations:
October 6th, 13th, 20th 6 - 9pm Adult Community Education, Livingston
November 3rd, 10th, 17th 6 - 9pm First Interstate Bank Downtown, Bozeman
December 12th & 19th 9am - 1:30pm Wingate Inn, Bozeman
- Individual pre and post-purchase counseling is also available.