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HOMEBUYER EDUCATION: A PLACE OF YOUR OWN | IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION AND OUTREACH

Offers an educational course on home buying for those looking to become more knowledgeable in purchasing a new home. Lessons focus on preparing for home ownership, shopping for a home, securing a mortgage, closing the loan, and being a home owner. Upon completion of the lessons, individuals may earn a homebuyer's certificate to take to your local lender.

To earn a homebuyer's certificate, complete all six lessons and taking/passing the final test earns a homebuyer's certificate. Many home loan programs require completion of a homebuyer course to qualify for a loan. Participants may access the course any time of day from any computer with Internet access.

Physical Address

400 Bridge Street, Red Oak, IA 51566

Hours

Varies by program; Call or visit website for more information

Voice

(515) 294-5247

Main | course registration

Application process

Call or visit the website to register for the online course

Fee

$45 for online course

Required documents

See website to determine computer requirements

Eligibility

Open to anyone wanting to purchase a home

Languages

English

Agency info

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION AND OUTREACH

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