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NHS HomeOwnership Center

At NHS, we believe that homeownership helps build stronger communities. We are here to help you through every step of the process as you purchase a home.

Prospective homebuyers can begin preparation for their first home purchase with the HomeOwnership Center. The HomeOwnership Center is a "one-stop shop" with all of the tools and resources that you will need to place you on the path to homeownership. You will have access to counseling professionals, education and training resources and assistance programs that can help to make your first home purchase a reality. The HomeOwnership Center also assists current homeowners who need rehab assistance or other post-purchase counseling, such as mortgage foreclosure prevention.

Step 1 - Attend an Orientation Session
Step 2 - Meeting with a Housing Counselor
Step 3 - Complete Classroom Training
Step 4 - Obtain Financing for a Home Purchase
Step 5 - Buy/Renovate
Step 6 - Close/Move In


People Talk...
"The current crisis in the mortgage and credit market underscores the importance of NHS' work. NHS prepares families for sustainable homeownership by providing credit counseling and referring them to responsible lenders."



- R. King Milling, Immediate Past President, Whitney National Bank
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