HOC conducts first time homebuyer workshops throughout the year for interested residents. Residents must attend only one workshop every two years but are encouraged to attend refresher workshops. Each workshop is a five-hour virtual session and covers the home buying process, mortgage financing options, budgeting, the credit report, loan approval. HOC sends notices to eligible residents when these workshops are scheduled.

Benefits of the HOC Homebuying Workshops:

• Understanding the importance of a good credit and rental history
• Improving your credit report
• Budgeting
• Understanding the process of homebuying:
  • Prequalification
  • Finding a Lender
  • Finding a home
  • Home Inspections
  • HOC Homeownership Programs and Financing

For additional information, please contact: home.ownership@hocmc.org.