Deck restoration by the Catholic Heart Work Camp in 2018 for the NAILS Mission Project
A new walk was installed by the 2018 Catholic Heart Work Group for the NAILS Mission Project
New Hope Presbyterian Church installing a floor for the NAILS Mission Project
Catholic Heart Work Camp installs a new kitchen floor for the NAILS Mission Project in 2018
Hopewell Presbyterian Church Group installing new steps for the NAILS Mission Project
Hopewell Presbyterian Church 2018
Hopewell Presbyterian Church Group installing steps for the Nails Mission Project
New Hope Presbyterian Church replaced a front porch for the NAILS Mission Project in 2018
Cornerstone Hill Subdivision developed by the Cumberland Housing Group

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Home Buyer Education

The CNHS Homebuyer Education Program provides comprehensive pre-purchase and post-purchase counseling in a group or individualized setting, resulting in graduation from the program and a homebuyer education certificate. The program is a requirement to receive a closing cost grant and is also required by most lenders, particularly for FHA and USDA loans.

The CNHS Homebuyer Education Program is certified by the State of Maryland, Department of Housing and Community Development and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). All applicants requiring homebuyer education should contact the CNHS office as soon as possible to register for sessions, due to seating capacity.

Most lenders require homebuyers to receive homebuyer education certificates prior to the loan closing. Application for financing may be made at any time; however, the ideal time to attend homebuyer education sessions is prior to looking for a home.

Pre-Purchase Counseling

Counseling to those who have not yet purchased a home includes financial counseling, evaluation of financial means, education about the expense of purchasing and maintaining a home, and additional educational components. Pre-purchase counseling is arranged into five sessions.

Session 1 – How do you know if you’re ready to buy a home?
Session 2 – How do you budget and use credit?
Session 3 – How do you shop for a home?
Session 4 – How do you get a mortgage loan?
Session 5 – How do you keep your home and manage your finances?

Call us today at 301-722-6958 to sign up to participate in these sessions.

Post-Purchase Counseling

Counseling for those who own a home, but specifically those who have recently purchased a home, focuses on continued financial management and budgeting, home maintenance, home repairs and community involvement.

Call us today at 301-724-6606 option 1 for details.

Classroom Environment

If you have special needs, please notify the CNHS office 24-hours in advance of the sessions you will be attending. We can accommodate your needs.

Location

Cumberland Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. - 400 North Mechanic Street, Cumberland, Maryland 21502