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Commission-Sponsored Homebuyer Education Seminars

Find a class! Our Commission-sponsored seminars are offered frequently all over the state.
Find a time and location that works for you.

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Disclaimer: The sponsorship by the Commission of a homebuyer education seminar does not endorse a person, business practice, product or service other than those of the Commission.

COMMISSION-SPONSORED SEMINARS

Through local partnerships, the Commission helps homebuyers learn how to purchase and maintain a home. Commission-sponsored homebuyer education seminars are the first step in purchasing a home.  They are free and open to the public, include information about the Commission's first mortgage programs, downpayment assistance, and other loan programs; and may be accepted by other affordable housing loan programs as meeting or exceeding educational requirements.

INSTRUCTORS HAVE ATTENDED TRAINING AND AGREED TO STANDARDS WHICH ASSURE THAT:

Seminars are at least five hours in length, covering all major aspects of the home buying process.

Seminars are presented in an open, unbiased format.

Seminars use approved training materials and handouts.

Seminars are offered by professionals who have attended the Commission's instructor training.

No direct marketing or sales presentations may be given either by the instructor or any guest speakers.

SEMINAR WORKBOOK

Guide To Home Loans workbook is provided by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL SEMINARS

If you will be using any of the Commission's programs to purchase your home, you must complete the seminar before your loan officer can lock in your interest rate. Many people find they gain enough information at the seminar to successfully locate and finance a home of their own. Others may find they need additional assistance.  Contact us with questions at info@heretohome.org.

eHOMEAMERICA HOMEBUYER EDUCATION

Online self-study course - $50 per person

In addition to the free virtual and in-person classes offered throughout Washington by local lenders and real-estate professionals, the Commission also accepts a completion certificate from eHomeAmerica’s online self-study course.

The cost for this course is $50 per person. If more than one person will be on the home loan, each person must register with a separate email address and each must pay $50 to receive their own certificate when they complete the course.