Connects individuals and families to nonprofit member agencies offering telephone, online, and in-person counseling about managing household finances, escaping debt, affordable home ownership, filing bankruptcy, managing student loan debt, and improving credit. People can search the website by zip code for nearest agencies. Member agencies can assist with developing personalized budget plans and Debt Management Plans (DMPs).

Provides pre-home purchase workshops and counseling for those considering a home purchase. Program is geared toward those who are just beginning the home buying process. Provides information with such things as: budgeting, credit, the home buying process, mortgages, taxes, maintenance, etc. Will review documents in order to assist the home buyer in understanding them. Will also review loan documents to check for any potential predatory lending issues.

Offers HUD-approved home buyer education workshops to educate individuals on the home buying process. The 8 hour workshops meet the qualifications to apply for various down payment assistance programs including City of Columbus ADDI, Franklin County, and Ohio Housing Finance Agency. ***NEW online course available: www.eHomeAmerica.org/hothcdc

Provides pre-purchase education to increase knowledge and build home buying skills. Topics include money management, credit management, shopping for a home and the mortgage loan process. Also offers post-purchase education related to maintaining a home.

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency’s (OHFA) Ohio Heroes rewards Ohio residents who serve the public with a discounted mortgage interest rate. You can choose to include down payment assistance in your Ohio Heroes loan. Down payment assistance is forgiven after seven years. If you sell or refinance your home within seven years, you must repay all of the assistance provided. Qualified buyers are required to complete free homebuyer education. Information on OHFA’s streamlined education program is available on our website or, you may complete a course offered by any U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved counseling agency in Ohio.

Provides information on issues affecting individual finances, including preventing mortgage foreclosure, consumer issues, budgeting, wealth building, and notary services for the community.

Provides zero-interest loans to qualified residents who need to make home repairs. Offers home repair assistance as well as financial counseling, home buyer education, tool lending library and home repair classes.

Offers a variety of workshops and individual financial coaching sessions that cover each step of the home-buying process. Participants may receive information about and assistance with searching for a home, resolving potential credit problems, and obtaining a mortgage loan.

HUD approved housing counseling. Assist with identifying and resolving the barriers to home ownership in one-on-one counseling sessions. Housing counseling services address the following topics: Pre-purchase and Homebuyer Education and Non-Delinquency Post-Purchase Counseling.

Provides mortgage foreclosure counseling and assists consumers in avoiding predatory loans. Counseling provided by member real estate professionals. Offers information and recommendations so that clients can make appropriate decisions to settle delinquent mortgage payments or to get out of default. In some cases, agency may contact and negotiate with lender on behalf of client in order to resolve the situation. Offers counseling on pre-purchase home counseling, classes to get pre-certified for FHA home purchasing and other housing counseling certificates, budget and credit counseling.

Offers classes on a variety of topics including budgeting, saving, improving credit, workforce literacy (prejob guidance, life skills, etc.) computer training and preparing for home ownership. One on one counseling in these areas is also available upon request.

Provides housing counseling and information for first time home buyers especially those with low to moderate income. Offers information about the overall process of buying a home including but not limited to money management, lending, working with real estate agents, appraisals, loan document review, and closing information.

Provides one-on-one financial counseling and seminars for: - Home Purchase. - Minor Home Repairs. - Foreclosure Prevention. - Home Lending. - Financial Education/Seminars. - Affordable Rehab Homes for Sale/Rentals.

Offers a free HUD-approved home buyer education and pre-purchase counseling program. Participants must complete the eight hour education component and a 1-2 hour individual counseling session. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion.

Provides guidance through the steps of cleaning up credit, purchasing a home and obtaining a mortgage. Offers seminars on topics such as buying a home and home equity loans.

HUD approved housing counseling. Assist with identifying and resolving the barriers to home ownership in one-on-one counseling sessions. Housing counseling services address the following topics: Pre-purchase and Homebuyer Education and Non-Delinquency Post-Purchase Counseling.

HUD approved housing counseling. Assist with identifying and resolving the barriers to home ownership in one-on-one counseling sessions. Housing counseling services address the following topics: Pre-purchase and Homebuyer Education and Non-Delinquency Post-Purchase Counseling.

*Homebuyer Education Classes: Monthly, 6-hour course offered via Zoom or onsite; first-time buyers learn the ins and outs of purchasing a home. Also available as web-based course @ www.ehomeamerica.org/nhp. *Packaging for USDA direct program: Local resource for income-eligible applicants wishing to purchase in approved rural areas. Low interest rate without mortgage insurance; monthly subsidy assistance to assist with house payment.

Provides assistance for people who want to purchase a home by offering information and advice about the housing process, identifying housing options, the closing process, and home maintenance.

Provides housing counselors for immediate and long-term guidance related to housing stress. Does not provide mortgage assistance.

Provides assistance on all needs related to housing, including rehab loans, weatherization, energy audits, home repair, code issues, and foreclosure prevention.

Offers programs to help clients prepare for home ownership. Apprisen housing counselors will explain the entire home purchasing process, step-by-step. Participants will learn how much they can afford, become familiar with mortgage terms, see the importance of home inspections, and understand what happens at closing. Offers individual first time homebuyer counseling sessions, and in some communities, homebuyer workshops are available. Visit website for details.

HUD approved housing counseling. Assist with identifying and resolving the barriers to home ownership in one-on-one counseling sessions. Housing counseling services address the following topics: Pre-purchase and Homebuyer Education and Non-Delinquency Post-Purchase Counseling.

Self-paced, online homebuyer education program. 4 hour class prepares buyers to ask questions, make decisions and advocate for themselves. After the course clients will receive a certificate. A private counseling session is available upon request.