NeighborWorks Great Falls (NWGF) offers its Homebuyer Education class once per month.  The purpose of the class is to teach potential homeowners about the process of purchasing a home.  NWGF depends on an array of experts, from several areas of homeownership, to give presentations throughout the class. 

A sampling of topics include:

• Choosing a lender
• Finding a real estate agent who really grasps your needs and price range
• Understanding the importance of a home inspection
• Evaluating your credit (done on a one-to-one basis), and understanding the importance of
  monitoring your credit report
• Learning about home budgeting
• Exploring home maintenance to ensure your home continues to be an asset that appreciates

You will be asked to pay a $20.00 fee and sign up for a 1/2 hour appointment the week before the class to review your credit report and pick up materials for the class.

Beginning August 1, 2010 class cost will increase to $25.

All classes are held at NeighborWorks Great Falls- 509 1st Avenue South

If you have any questions, please call (406) 761-5861 or e-mail NeighborWorks Great Falls at: info@nhsgf.org

This class is about basic Financial Education, and is organized by Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) and Rural Dynamics, Inc. (RDI). Dollars and Sense classes are the next step in financial freedom. These classes offer a toolkit for financial success. The four part series includes:

- Understanding Credit and Credit Reports
- Making Budgeting Works with Your Schedule
- Predatory Lending and Identity Theft Insurance
- Financial Institutions and Taxes

Participants must complete all four parts to graduate the series. Some local partners are offering incentives for participants to graduate, that include partcipation in Individual Development Account (IDA) programs for education/training or homeownership. To register or for more information, please call Lauri at 454.5727.

Classes are sponsored by the Montana Housing Network and are free to participants.