CHFA believes a well-informed homebuyer becomes a successful homeowner. We offer First Time Homebuyer* Education online and in-person across the state. Our Money Management class, for those who are refinancing or just want to increase their financial knowledge, is only available online. Please note that the courses are CHFA-program specific.
Upon completion of the in-person or online course, the borrower will receive a certificate of completion. Each person on the loan must complete the education and, if doing it online, must obtain their own certificate.
*A First Time Homebuyer is a borrower who has not had a present ownership interest in a principal residence at anytime during the three (3) year period ending on the Mortgage Loan Closing Date.
View the course schedule.
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first time homebuyer class resources
Below are links to the First Time Homebuyer Education class materials. As a student, print out the Participant Guide previous to your in-person First Time Homebuyer Education class to get the most from your experience. The Curriculum can be printed to give you a more in-depth understanding of the course material, and includes helpful appendices. This resource will be helpful for in-person and online students.
homebuyer education kit notice
The materials and information included in this Homebuyer Education Kit are intended for the exclusive use of the instructor, counselors, and employees of the CHFA-approved homebuyer education provider to be used in conjunction with teaching a CHFA-authorized homebuyer education class. The approved provider agrees not to share this material with individuals and entities that have not been approved by CHFA to be homebuyer education providers. CHFA does not accept homebuyer education certificates issued by a non–CHFA-approved homebuyer education provider.