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Homebuyer education and counseling

Free or low-cost help from HUD-approved agencies.

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HUD-approved housing counseling agencies offer homebuyer education classes and one-on-one counseling, often free or low cost.

They can help with

  • Budgeting and credit
  • Understanding loan options
  • Finding down payment assistance
  • Reviewing your Loan Estimate

Required sometimes

Some down payment assistance programs and loans require a homebuyer education course.

General educational information, not mortgage advice. Programs and rules change. Save More Haven isn't paid by any lender, broker or real estate agent.