First Time Homebuyer Seminar
MVSB hosts free seminar for first-time homebuyers on March 7
Laconia Area Community Land Trust’s HomeBuyer Resource Center and Meredith Village Savings Bank are teaming up to present a free seminar for people considering buying their first home and for anyone interested in learning about the home-buying process. This educational workshop is presented in cooperation with Neighborworks America.
The seminar is a practical guide to buying a home. Issues covered include budgeting and financial management, credit and credit reports, shopping for a home, getting a mortgage, home inspections, special financing programs and more. The seminar will be held Saturday, March 7, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Community Room at Meredith Village Savings Bank’s Laconia office at 379 South Main Street.
Seminar participants will receive the “Realizing the Dream” text binder and other materials for use in their quest for home ownership. They will also receive a certificate that is recognized by the New Hampshire Housing Authority, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Rural Development (formerly the Farmers Home Administration), VA and Fannie Mae (FNMA).
To register or obtain additional information, please contact Gail Engle of the Laconia Area Community Land Trust at (603) 524-0747 or gengle@laclt.org. Seating is limited and advance registration is required. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Laconia Area Community Land Trust (LACLT) is a nonprofit affordable housing provider and is a “NeighborWorks” organization, charted by the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation. LACLT’s HomeBuyer Resource Center is able to present homebuyer education free of charge through the generous support from Meredith Village Savings Bank. The Center also provides support and assistance to potential homebuyers after completion of the educational series. This is done through direct counseling with families or individuals that may need assistance in answering questions about home buying and ownership and/or obtaining home financing. Additionally, the Center works with families or individuals that may have obstacles to home ownership such as credit issues, insufficient down payment or too much debt. The Center works with those families or individuals to design and implement an action plan intended to help them overcome the impediments to home ownership. This assistance is also offered at no cost to participants.
Meredith Village Savings Bank is an independent mutual savings bank with 11 offices serving individuals, families, businesses, organizations and towns around Lake Winnipesaukee and the Plymouth area. MVSB has offices in Alton, Ashland, Center Harbor, Gilford, Laconia, Meredith, Moultonborough, Plymouth, and Wolfeboro. More information about the bank can be found at www.mvsb.com.
