Completing a homebuyer education class prepares you by providing information you will need to make reasonable decisions when purchasing your home. This class qualifies you to be eligible to receive down payment assistance through the State of Maryland.
The homebuyer class will include at least six hours of education on credit, budget, savings, the settlement process, mortgage products and other related topics. In addition to this, there will be a minimum of two hours of one-on-one, face-to-face counseling given.
 
July, 2017: Offering one six-hour session or two three-hour sessions
July 22 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or
July 25 and 27 - 5-8 p.m.
Individual counseling sessions will be scheduled with the individual.
 
August, 2017: Offering one six-hour session or two three-hour sessions
Aug. 26 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or
Aug. 29 and 31 - 5-8 p.m.
Individual two-hour counseling sessions will be scheduled.
 
September, 2017: Offering one six-hour session or two three-hour sessions
Sept. 23 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or
Sept. 26 and 28 - 5-8 p.m.
Individual two- hour counseling sessions will be scheduled.
 
October, 2017: Offering one six-hour session or two three-hour sessions
Oct. 28 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or
Oct. 24 and 26 - 5-8 p.m.
Individual two-hour counseling sessions will be scheduled.
 
The classes are open to anyone and are free of charge. You do not have to be actively seeking homeownership to educate yourself on the process and the issues to be addressed to successfully pursue home ownership.
To register, call 410-901-2996 to leave your name and phone number. You will be contacted and registration information will be sent to you.
All sessions will be held at Delmarva Action Center located at 1000 Goodwill Ave., Cambridge, MD 21613.