Buying a home is a big deal! At VHFA, we want you to be a competitive and informed buyer. That is why we require homebuyers using our programs to complete homebuyer education through an approved provider. Choose from the options below and register today!*
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Fannie Mae Homeview |
Vermont NeighborWorks |
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Online |
In-Person & Online Options |
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| Understanding the homebuying process |
✓ |
✓ |
| How to prepare financially |
✓ |
✓ |
| Mortgage basics and how to qualify |
✓ |
✓ |
| Protecting your investment |
✓ |
✓ |
| Homebuyer and financial counseling |
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✓ |
| Help accessing affordable loans and down payment assistance |
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✓ |
| Connection to lenders, realtors, and home inspectors |
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✓ |
| Cost |
Free |
Varies |
Fannie Mae Homeview
| Format | Online Self-Paced |
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| Cost |
Free |
| Understanding the Homebuying Process |
✓ |
| How to prepare financially |
✓ |
| Mortgage basics and how to qualify |
✓ |
| Protecting your investment |
✓ |
| Register Here | |
Vermont NeighborWorks
| Format | In-Person & Online Options Available |
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| Cost |
Varies |
| Understanding the Homebuying Process |
✓ |
| How to prepare financially |
✓ |
| Mortgage basics and how to qualify |
✓ |
| Protecting your investment |
✓ |
| Homebuyer and financial counseling |
✓ |
| Help accessing affordable loans and down payment assistance |
✓ |
| Connection to local real estate professionals (lenders, realtors, etc.) |
✓ |
| Register Here | |
After completing education, give your completion certificate to your lender as proof you completed the VHFA homebuyer education requirement. Contact your lender with any questions.
*Other approved providers include eHomeAmerica and Framework. At least one borrower (person on the loan) must complete homebuyer education, UNLESS they owned a home within three (3) years prior to closing. If education was completed more than 18 month prior to the loan closing date or education does not meet the above requirements, one borrower will be required to retake education at their own expense.