Homebuyers and Financial Education

East St. Tammany Parish

Mission

At East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity, we are dedicated to creating safe, healthy, and affordable housing using sustainable methods. Our HomeFit program embodies this mission by promoting strong communities through comprehensive housing counseling and education tailored for those most in need.

About HomeFit

HomeFit is designed to support individuals on their journey to homeownership and to ensure they can sustain it long-term. Our program offers an extensive range of services, primarily divided into two categories: Counseling and Classes.

Habitat's Digital Financial Education Center

Our Financial Education Center is an invaluable resource, providing free online access to a wealth of financial and homebuying educational materials available 24/7.

With our self-paced, interactive lessons, you can enjoy a fun and engaging learning experience that empowers you to:

  • Build Financial Capability: Understand and manage your finances effectively.
  • Buy a Home: Navigate the homebuying process with confidence.
  • Achieve Financial Wellness: Plan and manage your financial future.
  • Plan for Retirement: Secure a comfortable and worry-free retirement.
  • Understand Banking Basics and Loans: Master essential banking skills and knowledge.

Personalized Learning

Our platform also allows you to create a personalized learning playlist tailored to your unique financial goals and priorities. Whether you’re saving for a down payment, improving your credit score, or planning for the future, our resources are here to guide you every step of the way.

Join us at HomeFit and take the first step towards achieving financial stability and successful homeownership. Together, we can build a stronger 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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