HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency

Stop renting.
Start owning.

It starts with one free online class. Earn your Homebuyer Education Certificate, unlock down payment assistance worth an average of $25,000, and get a clear plan to mortgage approval — with a real person beside you the whole way.

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HUD-Approved Intermediary 50+ Nonprofit Partners Serving DC, MD, VA & Nationwide

Why start with the class?

Buying a home feels complicated because nobody explains it plainly. One class changes that — and it's the door to the money and support that make owning affordable.

Unlock down payment help

Most assistance programs require a homebuyer education certificate. This class is how you get one — and how you access grants that cut your upfront costs.

Know exactly where you stand

Credit, debt, savings, budget. You'll leave knowing your real numbers and the specific steps that move you toward approval.

Buy with confidence, not fear

You'll understand every step before you take it — no surprises, no pressure, no jargon. Our members have a 0% foreclosure rate for a reason.

2-minute overview

See how the first step works

Watch how everyday families use the class and their certificate to access down payment assistance and get to closing day — often faster than they expected.

Your path to the keys

Three steps. We walk every one of them with you.

  1. 01

    Attend the class

    Attend the required 6-hour homebuyer education class. You’ll learn about credit, budgeting, mortgages, downpayment assistance, the homebuying process, and what lenders look for.

  2. 02

    Pay Your $59 Administrative Fee

    $59 per person. Your fee covers the services that move you from homebuyer education to mortgage readiness:

    • Tri-merge credit report
    • Personalized budget
    • Mortgage-ready package
    • Credit and housing counseling
    • Mortgage preparation
  3. 03

    Send Your Documents, Complete Intake and Meet With Your HUD-Approved Housing Counselor

    Now we put everything together. Your counselor will review your:

    • Credit
    • Income
    • Debt
    • Savings
    • Budget
    • Homebuying goals

    Together, we’ll create a personalized action plan to become mortgage-ready. Already pre-approved? We move you forward and issue your down payment certificate.

A family reviewing down payment assistance options with an advisor
Down Payment Assistance

You may need far less cash than you think

Grants and forgivable loans exist in nearly every community — but they're easy to miss and most require a certificate from a HUD-approved agency. Our members receive an average of $25,000 in assistance.

  • Help with your down payment and closing costs
  • Programs matched to your income, job, and zip code
  • Guidance on which ones you actually qualify for
  • Support with the paperwork, start to finish

Real people. Real keys.

Thousands of families started exactly where you are right now.

"I thought I was years away. The class showed me I was three months away — and the assistance covered almost all of my down payment."
Nia R.

Nia R.

First-time homeowner

"The class answered questions I didn't even know I had. I left with a certificate, a real budget, and a clear path to my first home."
Robin D.

Robin D.

First-time homeowner

"I went from Section 8 to owning my own home. If I can do this, anyone reading this can do it too."
Keith B.

Keith B.

Homeowner at 66

Questions, answered

Your first step takes one click

Seats for the next online class fill quickly. Register now, earn your certificate, and find out how much help you qualify for.