Homebuyers and Financial Education

East St. Tammany Parish

Mission

At East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity, we are committed to building safe, healthy, and affordable homes using sustainable practices. Through our HomeFit program, we strengthen communities by providing essential housing counseling and education to those who need it most.

About HomeFit

HomeFit is your pathway to sustainable homeownership. Our program offers a wide range of services, focused on two key areas: Counseling and Classes. We’re here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring you not only achieve homeownership but also maintain it for the long term.

Habitat's Digital Financial Education Center

Our Financial Education Center is your go-to resource for all things financial and homebuying. Available online 24/7, this free resource offers a vast library of educational materials designed to empower you with the knowledge you need.

With our interactive, self-paced lessons, you’ll enjoy a dynamic learning experience that helps you:

  • Build Financial Capability: Master the skills to manage your finances effectively.
  • Buy a Home: Confidently navigate the homebuying journey.
  • Achieve Financial Wellness: Plan and secure your financial future.
  • Plan for Retirement: Ensure a comfortable and stress-free retirement.
  • Understand Banking Basics and Loans: Gain essential banking and loan knowledge.

Personalized Learning

Our platform allows you to create a customized learning path based on your specific financial goals. Whether you’re saving for a down payment, improving your credit score, or planning for retirement, our resources are tailored to support you every step of the way.

Join the HomeFit program and take the first step toward financial stability and successful homeownership. Together, we can build a stronger, healthier community, one home at a time.

Do you need a certificate of completion from a HUD Certified Homebuyer Education Courses?

At East ST. Tammany Habitat you can take our Self-Guided Online HUD-certified Homebuyer Education Courses

In partnership with eHome America, East St. Tammany Habitat offers an online version of HUD-certified (8-hour) Homebuyer Education. Easily accessible through any device 24/7, you can take this comprehensive, fun, and engaging course at your own pace. This course satisfies most lender and down payment assistance program requirements. *Fee Required.

We offer counseling with a certified housing counselor. The one-on-one counseling is to assist individuals in becoming mortgage ready A certified counselor works with you to help you to become mortgage ready. This includes analyzing budgeting issues, setting savings goals, overcoming credit or insufficient income issues and identifying options for down payment and financing assistance programs. Our counselor also provides general encouragement and support to help you stay motivated and reach your goal of becoming a homeowner. One-on-One sessions will be scheduled through counselor *A $35.00 fee for each course is associated with the HomeFIT program For more information please contact Kentrell Jones @ 985-639-0656 Note: Housing Counseling and Education clients are not obligated to use any product or service offered by sponsorship agencies, their affiliates or partners. HomeFIT will provide information on alternative services, programs and products. Clients should consider a variety of resources and options and select the resources that best meet their needs.

For more information please contact Kentrell Jones @ 985-639-0656

Note:  Housing Counseling and Education clients are not obligated to use any product or service offered by sponsorship agencies, their affiliates or partners. HomeFIT will provide information on alternative services, programs and products. Clients should consider a variety of resources and options and select the resources that best meet their needs.

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