HOMEBUYER EDUCATION AND FINANCIALÂ COACHING
Local Nonprofits Providing Assistance and Education for New Homebuyers
Homebuyer education courses empower new homebuyers with knowledge and resources so they can succeed as homeowners. Our local partner agencies not only offer these courses, they also offer personalized financial coaching services to qualified homebuyers. A financial coach can help you become "homebuyer ready" by helping you create a plan to enhance your credit, build savings, and reduce debt.
Avenue CDC
Fifth Ward CRC
Chinese Community Center
Houston Area Urban League
Covenant Community Center
Tejano Center
APPROVED LENDERS
Ready to Apply for a Mortgage? Choose from these Approved Lenders.
Houston Community Land Trust-approved lenders are familiar with the community land trust model and its special financing requirements. Not all lenders offer community land trust mortgage products, so working with an approved lender is required for all homebuyers. The lenders listed below have a mortgage product available for Houston Community Land Trust homebuyers.
Cadence Bank
Amrita Gaurav
Mortgage Loan Originator
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(713) 871-5340
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NMLS #: 1861633
Zoey Z. Mejia
Mortgage Loan Originator
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(713) 269 - 3867
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NMLS #: 392778
Land Home Financial Services, Inc.
Craig Greenberg,
Loan Officer
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(281) 973-5540
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NMLS #: 402039
Origin Bank
KaShana Bray
Mortgage Loan Officer
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(713) 814-9575
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NMLS #: 1109383
Nigel Hypolite
Mortgage Loan Officer
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(713) 814-1293
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NMLS #: 482265
HOMEBUYER READINESS RESOURCES
Self Help Resources for Interested Homebuyers
In addition to speaking with a financial coach, explore the resources below to find answers to your questions about qualifying for a mortgage, what to know when buying a home, and more.
Mortgage Readiness
There are three major credit reporting companies – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. You can get a free copy of your credit report once per year from all three companies at www.annualcreditreport.com.
Understanding Your Credit Score
Owning a Home
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