
Homebuyer's Dictionary (glossary)
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There are many types of homebuyer seminars. While they all serve various
needs only those that meet the educational requirements, when homebuyer
education is required to use a specific program, are listed on this site.
These seminars are offered by a wide range of providers. Montana Association
of REALTORS® lists these seminars as a public service and believe
they meet the current requirements for homebuyer counseling and/or education
certification.
Sponsored by:
Location:
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NeighborWorks Great Falls
509 1st Ave. South Great Falls ,
Montana 59401 |
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Phone:
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406.761.5861 |
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(Billings) Homebuyer Education
This 3-day class covers credit history, debt, affordability, types of loans available, budgeting, insurance, and home maintenance.
Guest speakers include a credit counselor, realtor, lender, home inspector, insurance agent, and home maintenance counselor.
Assistance programs available to first-time buyers and low-income and working families will be covered.
Classes are presented monthly by homeWORD and are open to the public. You are required to attend all three nights to get the completion certificate. Pre-registration is required. Please make checks or money orders payable to homeWORD and submit with registration.
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Date:
Time:
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April 6, 7 & 8, 2010
6-9 pm
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Instructor:
Fee:
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$10
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Sponsored by:
Location:
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Housing Montana
2596 Enterprise Ave. Billings ,
Montana |
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Phone:
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406.294.4663 |
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(Bozeman) Homebuyer Education
Are you ready to buy a home? What are the benefits of homeownership? How do lenders decide to make loans? Our 9-hour, comprehensive homeownership education course, directed by a HUD-Approved instructor, will help you to better understand the home purchase process. Topics covered include: The Advantages and Disadvantages of Homeownership; Assessing Homeownership Readiness; Understanding Credit; Managing your Finances; The Mortgage Process; Special Programs for First-Time Buyers; Shopping for a Home, a Lender, and a Realtor; Closing Your Deal; and Maintaining Your Home and Your Finances after you purchase.
Completion of homeownership education makes you a smarter, better borrower, and may help you become eligible for down-payment assistance, low-interest mortgages, and matched savings programs. The course is open and free of charge. Space is limited, so pre-registration and a $25 refundable deposit are required. Attendance of the entire series (9 hours) is required for a certificate.
Additional classes/alternate locations may be scheduled for groups of 5 households or more.
Individual pre and post-purchase counseling is also available.
To sign up or for more information about homeownership opportunities please contact The Road to Home Counselors at (406) 587-4486.
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Date:
Time:
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December 12 & 19, 2009
9 am - 1:30 pm
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Instructor:
Fee:
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HUD-approved instructor
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Sponsored by:
Location:
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Ronan Housing Assistance Authority
407 Main St. Ronan ,
Montana 59864 |
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Phone:
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406.676.5900 |
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(Butte) Homebuyer Education
Headwaters RC&D Area, Inc. provides 1st Time Homebuyer Education classes on a monthly basis.These eight hour classes are held on two evenings from 5-9 p.m. In order to receive a Certification of Completion the participant must attend the full 8-hour session. The classes provide information on budgeting and credit, the home loan process, down-payment and closing cost assistance, homeowners and life insurance, home maintenance, protecting your equity, and USDA Rural Development Programs including the Self-Help Program. Advanced Registration is required, cost is $20 per person or $30 per household.
NOTE: Our classroom is not suitable for children. Please arrange for child care in your own home during the class.
If classes are moved to another place, you will be notified. For further information contact (406) 782-7333, ext. 300.
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Date:
Time:
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December 16 & 17, 2009
5-9 pm
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Instructor:
Fee:
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$20-30
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Sponsored by:
Location:
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NeighborWorks Great Falls
NeighborWorks Great Falls 509 1st Ave. South Great Falls ,
Montana 59401 |
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Phone:
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406.761.5861 |
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(Billings) Homebuyer Education
Class covers credit history, debt, affordability, types of loans available, budgeting,
insurance, and home maintenance. Guest speakers include a credit counselor, realtor, lender, home inspector, insurance agent, and home maintenance counselor. Assistance programs available to first-time buyers and low-income and working families will be covered.
Classes are presented monthly by homeWORD and are open to the public. There is a $10 fee for the class (per person). Please make checks or money orders payable to homeWORD and submit with registration. No cash please.
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Date:
Time:
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February 9, 10 & 11, 2010
6-9 pm
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Instructor:
Fee:
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$10/person
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Sponsored by:
Location:
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homeWORD
801 S. 28th St. Southern Lights Community Room Billings ,
Montana |
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Phone:
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406.255.0298 |
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(Billings) Homebuyer Education
Class covers credit history, debt, affordability, types of loans available, budgeting,
insurance, and home maintenance. Guest speakers include a credit counselor, realtor, lender, home inspector, insurance agent, and home maintenance counselor. Assistance programs available to first-time buyers and low-income and working families will be covered. Classes are presented monthly by homeWORD and are open to the public. There is a $10 fee for the class (per person). Please make checks or money orders payable to homeWORD and submit with registration. No cash please.
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Date:
Time:
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January 12, 13 & 14, 2010
6-9 pm
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Instructor:
Fee:
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$10/person
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Sponsored by:
Location:
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Neighborworks Great Falls
509 1st Avenue South Great Falls ,
Montana 59401 |
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Phone:
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406.761.5861 |
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(Billings) Homebuyer Education
This 3-day class covers credit history, debt, affordability, types of loans available, budgeting, insurance, and home maintenance.
Guest speakers include a credit counselor, realtor, lender, home inspector, insurance agent, and home maintenance counselor.
Assistance programs available to first-time buyers and low-income and working families will be covered.
Classes are presented monthly by homeWORD and are open to the public. There is a $10 fee for the class (per person). Please make checks or money orders payable to homeWORD and submit with registration. No cash please.
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Date:
Time:
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March 9, 10 & 11, 2010
6-9 pm
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Instructor:
Fee:
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$10/person
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Sponsored by:
Location:
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Ronan Housing Assistance Authority
407 Main St. Ronan ,
Montana 59864 |
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Phone:
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406.676.5900 |
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(Butte) Homebuyer Education
Headwaters RC&D Area, Inc. provides 1st Time Homebuyer Education classes on a monthly basis.These eight-hour classes are held on two evenings from 5-9 p.m. In order to receive a Certification of Completion the participant must attend the full 8-hour session. The classes provide information on budgeting and credit, the home loan process, down-payment and closing cost assistance, homeowners and life insurance, home maintenance, protecting your equity, and USDA Rural Development Programs including the Self-Help Program. Advanced Registration is required, cost is $20 per person.
NOTE: Our classroom is not suitable for children. Please arrange for child care in your own home during the class.
If classes are moved to another place, you will be notified. For further information contact (406) 782-7333, ext. 300.
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Date:
Time:
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November 18 & 19, 2009
5-9 pm
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Instructor:
Fee:
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$20/person
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Sponsored by:
Location:
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Several
The Neighborhood Center 200 S. Cruse Ave. Helena ,
Select State 59601 |
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Phone:
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(Livingston) Homeownership Education
Are you ready to buy a home? What are the benefits of homeownership? How do lenders decide to make loans? Our 9-hour, comprehensive homeownership education course, directed by a HUD-Approved instructor, will help you to better understand the home purchase process. Topics covered include: The Advantages and Disadvantages of Homeownership; Assessing Homeownership Readiness; Understanding Credit; Managing your Finances; The Mortgage Process; Special Programs for First-Time Buyers; Shopping for a Home, a Lender, and a Realtor; Closing Your Deal; and Maintaining Your Home and Your Finances after you purchase.
Completion of homeownership education makes you a smarter, better borrower, and may help you become eligible for down-payment assistance, low-interest mortgages, and matched savings programs. The course is open and free of charge. Space is limited, so pre-registration and a refundable deposit are required. Attendance of the entire series (9 hours) is required for a certificate.
Additional classes/alternate locations may be scheduled for groups of 5 households or more. Individual pre- and post-purchase counseling is also available.
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Date:
Time:
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TBD
6-9 pm
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Instructor:
Fee:
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HUD-Approved Instructors
None
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Sponsored by:
Location:
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NeighborWorks® of MT & MT Board of Housing
Human Resource Council Bldg. 316 N. Third St. Hamilton ,
Montana |
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Phone:
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363.1444 x5 |
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(Sheridan) Homebuyer Education
Headwaters RC&D Area, Inc. provides 1st Time Homebuyer Education classes on a monthly basis.These eight-hour classes are held on two evenings from 5-9 p.m. In order to receive a Certification of Completion the participant must attend the full 8-hour session. The classes provide information on budgeting and credit, the home loan process, down-payment and closing cost assistance, homeowners and life insurance, home maintenance, protecting your equity, and USDA Rural Development Programs including the Self-Help Program. Advanced Registration is required, cost is $20 per person.
NOTE: Our classroom is not suitable for children. Please arrange for child care in your own home during the class.
If classes are moved to another place, you will be notified. For further information contact (406) 782-7333, ext. 300.
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Date:
Time:
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TBD
5-9 pm
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Instructor:
Fee:
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$20/person
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Sponsored by:
Location:
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Neighborworks Montana
910 E. Lyndale, Suite A Helena ,
Montana |
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Phone:
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406.443.1774 |
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