Are there classes available to learn more about the home buying process?
Yes. Homebuyer education seminars should include: • How to qualify for a mortgage • How to choose a lender and a real estate professional • Warning signs of predatory lenders • Fair housing • A glossary of frequently used loan terms • First-time homebuyer assistance programs We strongly encourage you to attend a homebuyer education class or seminar sponsored by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. There are different types of homebuyer education classes advertised by a variety of sources. Many banks, brokers and real estate offices offer classes; however some may be biased towards their own products and services. Seminars offered by nonprofits and sponsored by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission are designed to provide neutral, unbiased education on the home buying process. Washington Homeownership Center offers classes and a schedule of these and other homebuyer education seminars can be found by clicking here.
