Minnesota Homeownership Center

Home Stretch is a proven program that helps prepare homebuyers for successful homeownership. Workshop topics include: * Steps to becoming a homeowner * How to prepare financially for homeownership * What you can afford to pay for a home * Importance of credit and how it impacts homeownership * How to choose the right mortgage loan and get approved * Ways to shop for a home * What to do when you are ready to make an offer on a home * Importance of having a home inspection * How to prepare for loan closing and closing procedures * Responsibilities of homeownership * How to avoid scams Some programs run by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency may require completion of the Home Stretch workshop for help with: * Down payment * Closing costs A listing of Home Stretch workshops is available online. For those unable to meet workshop scheduling requirements, an online self-guided homebuyer education course called Framework is available.