Buying a home can be one of the most complicated financial decisions and processes that people will undertake during their lifetime.

Take a certified homebuyer education class, certified by the Homebuyer Collaborative of the Citizens Housing and Planning Association.  Not only are homebuying classes filled with valuable information, but the completion of these programs can qualify you for great mortgage products designed for first time home buyers.

The CHAPA Collaborative certifies instructors and classes. 

Check out their homepage for a variety of helpful homebuying information.  See a list of class locations and certified organizations on the CHAPA website.

The Mass Affordable Housing Alliance

Affordable housing information, community reinvestment issues, and a link to homeownership classes.

Boston Home Center

The City of Boston also runs a down payment assistance program for Homebuying 101 graduates.  Find out more information, and apply online.

Massachusetts Housing Partnership - SoftSecond

Soft Second is a mortgage product designed for first time homebuyers.  Get more information about this program that provides a low interest rate on a mortgage at the Mass Housing Project website.

Mass Housing

MassHousing offers a number of programs, products, tools and resources for home buyers, home owners, and partner lenders.  Learn more about first time homebuyer mortgage products here.