Website Resources for Homebuyers
On-Line Tutorial "Your Route to Homeownership"
Easy to understand, in depth information on all aspects of buying a home. Includes pros and cons of homeownership, the mortgage process, calculators and worksheets.
www.freddiemac.com/homebuyers/
Understanding Your Credit Score:
How credit scoring works and how scores influence the loans that lenders will offer. This site also provides tips on how to fix errors on your credit report and improve your scores.
www.myfico.com/offers/myFICO_UYCS520booklet.pdf
Homebuyer Education Classes Schedule:
First Time Homebuyer Programs:
Interest rates, income and Purchase Limits and information about programs to help with down payment and closing costs.
www.mainehousing.org/1stbuyer.html
Veterans Administration:
Housing and Urban Development:
Questions and Answers about buying a new home.
www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/buying/buyhm.cfm
Repair and Maintenance Guide:
www.freddiemac.com/sell/consumerkit/english/130eng/htm
Personal Finances and Money Management Tips:
Practical money skills and worksheets.
www.personal-budget-planning-saving-money.com/worksheets.html