CHFA sponsors homebuyer education classes statewide through a network of CHFA-approved homebuyer education providers. A class can help you become a homeownership success story!
CHFA has transitioned back to our pre-pandemic homebuyer education model.
So, what’s changing?
- In-person and live webinar classes continue to be free.
- Any borrower beginning a CHFA-approved online course on or after November 1, 2022, will be required to pay a $75 fee.
- Borrowers who have started to take a CHFA- approved online course prior to November 1, 2022, will not be charged this fee if they used the available coupon code upon registration.
Who Provides CHFA-Approved Homebuyer Education?
Classes are available across the state through CHFA-approved homebuyer education providers.
Both in-person and online options are available in English and in Spanish. Contact the homebuyer education provider if language translation or ASL services are needed. All in-person classes are offered in facilities accessible for individuals with disabilities.
Class Completion Required
- All CHFA borrowers must individually and independently register and complete a CHFA-approved class prior to their mortgage loan closing date.
- Each borrower must obtain their own certificate of completion. See below for important details on receiving your certificate.
- Certificates are valid for 12 months; a borrower must be under contract to purchase a home before expiration of the certificate.
Steps to Finding, Registering, and Completing a Class
- Using the map below, click on the county in which you’d like to take a class.
- A list will appear below the map. Use the scroll bar to view all in-person and live webinar options.
- Can’t find an option that works for you? Click on another region to begin a new search.
- Once you find a class, use the “Registration Link" or "Call to Register" to enroll.
- Upon completion of the class, you will receive a certificate from the education provider (not CHFA).
- Provide the certificate to your lender for your loan file.
- CHFA offers an online class through our education providers. Each borrower must individually and independently register and complete a class.
- When registering, pick an education provider and take note of your choice for your records and future correspondence.
- Online class participants are required to participate in a follow-up call with the education provider which provided the class.
- Upon completion of the class, contact the education provider to setup this call. Don’t wait to schedule your follow-up call, as this may delay or postpone your closing.
- After the call, the education provider (not CHFA) will send you the certificate.
- Provide the certificate to your lender for your loan file.
- Click here to get started.
A class will help you become an informed homebuyer and successful homeowner by learning:
- How to create a budget as a homeowner
- How credit impacts homebuying options and how to improve your credit
- How to find a real estate agent and a lender
- The costs of homebuying and the approval process
- What to expect after closing