FREE Home Buyer Orientation

Don’t miss the expert insights!

Your dream of homeownership starts here. Take the course that helps you get financially ready, build confidence, and move one step closer to owning your home. No matter where you are on the journey, you can begin building the knowledge, habits, and momentum that lead to lasting stability, greater opportunity, and the pride of having a place to call your own.

• Live, practical guidance - no sales pitch.
• Clear next steps to buying a home.
• Great for first-time buyers and those who are unsure where to start.
• Virtual session - Registration required

What You'll Learn During Orientation

By the end of this 60-minute workshop, you’ll feel more confident in what you can comfortably afford each month, understand your estimated cash-to-close, gain insight into what lenders look for, and walk away with a clear, step-by-step path toward homeownership.

If you’re joining us from San Francisco Bay Area, CA, Dallas, TX, or Houston, TX, you’ll have access to dedicated local resources and guidance tailored to your area - simply click your location to explore what’s available to support your journey.

No matter where you’re located, you’ll receive trusted, practical tools and expert guidance designed to help you move forward with confidence.

Homebuying Roadmap

Steps from planning to closing so you know what comes next.

Upfront Costs

Plan for common closing costs (i.e., appraisal fees, title insurance, etc.)

Lender Basics

Debt-to-Income (DTI) ratio, credit scores, and more.

Down Payment Help

How assistance programs work and how to verify eligibility.

60-Minute Agenda + Q&A

• Financial Readiness Fundamentals  
• Improve Your Credit Profile
• Understand Loan Options
• Discover Down Payment Assistance Programs

Get READY to

Know your payment.
Know your cash to close.

Get SET to

Strengthen credit.
Build a lender-ready plan.

Go HOME with

More confidence.
A clearer path to homeownership.
Credit.org is a nonprofit financial counseling agency that has been serving communities since 1974. Our HUD-approved and NFCC-certified counselors provide free, unbiased guidance to help you make informed decisions with confidence.
Optional 1-on-1 counseling is available after the workshop (by appointment) for personalized support.