Senator James Sanders Jr. Plan for Home Ownership (part 1)

Senator James Sanders Jr. wants to encourage home ownership in our community. To facilitate this goal he will host a two-part Homebuyers Educational Series on May 12 & 17th via zoom. These starter courses will give you the proper guidance, resources, and possible funding to have a successful homebuyers experience.

May 12, 2022, Co-Hosted by NYC Council Majority Whip Selvena N. Brooks Powers :
In the first session, Margert Community Corporate, a HUD (Housing & Urban Developed) approved housing counseling agency, will be giving a seminar on their complete Homebuyer Education Program, which highlights advice regarding readiness and preparation for homeownership.

  • Federal Housing Administration insured financing
  • Housing selection and mobility
  • Search assistance
  • Fair housing, fair lending, and predatory lending
  • Budgeting and credit
  • Loan product and feature comparison
  • Purchase procedures and closing costs; money management (not including debt management plan programs)
  • Selecting a real estate agent
  • Home inspection

Once you complete the Margert Homebuyer Education Program, HPD HomeFirst Down Payment Assistance Program may provide qualified homebuyers with up to $40,000 towards the down payment or closing costs on a 1-4 family home, a condominium, or a cooperative in one of the five boroughs of New York City.

- Margert Community Corporate Program Seminar
- Margert Community Corporate Q&A

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