HomeOwnership
Our Homeownership Program assists individuals in attaining and retaining the “American Dream” of homeownership. FACE is a HUD approved housing counseling agency that has helped over 10,000 clients be on their way to homeownership. FACE helps clients connect with the right experts, downpayment assistance programs, and knowledge to be successful homeowners.
In a hurry to get your homebuyer's education certification? Take the self-guided course from eHome for $100 here.
FACE partners with Bank of America's Special Purpose Credit Program
FACE is one of five agencies partnering with Bank of America for this new program designed to expand access to credit for homebuyers, small business, and business banking!
To get started, sign up below!
**Please read the form description carefully. It will guide you on next steps after filling out the form.
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The Homebuying Process
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Complete the Homebuyer Education Class
This class is a requirement for downpayment assistance programs. You can see the scheduled classes and register below.
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Get the 8 hour
Class Certificate!
Once you complete the Homebuyer Education Class you will be given your 8 hour certificate of completion as well as next steps!
Prepare for 1-on-1
Housing Counseling
After the class, connect with an intake specialist to prepare for 1-on-1 counseling!
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Become Pre-Approved
We will help you connect with lenders who match your downpayment assistance needs for you to get pre-approval.
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Get Mortgage Ready with 1-on-1 Housing Counseling
In our counseling session, FACE's HUD approved counselor will review your individual situation and guide you to be mortgage ready as well as match you with downpayment assistance programs.
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Once you're mortgage ready...
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Go Shopping for a Home!
Once you receive pre-approval, we will help you identify real estate agents who have expertise with downpayment assistance programs and first time homebuyers.
We will be your trusted adviser and will be able to provide assistance if there are bumps along the way.
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Become a Homeowner!
Once you get to the finish line of homeownership, we can celebrate!
HomeBuyer Education Classes
The FACE Homebuyer Education Classes consists of 8-hour, HUD-approved, homebuyer classes.
The 8-hour certificate is a requirement of various down payment assistance programs offered by government agencies and banks. During the COVID-19 season, FACE is offering these classes online through video conferencing for social distancing safety.
**PLEASE NOTE: You MUST be registered AND take the entire 8-hour class to receive the certificate.**
See Registration Details Below
Virtual Live Webinar Classes
Take a class with live instructors and experts and get detailed information about the various downpayment assistance programs (up to $145,000) that are available to you in the City of LA and more! Get all your real time questions answered in one class! Classes are available in both English and Korean.
Self-Guided Classes
If scheduled live webinar classes are not convenient, FACE also offers options for online classes that you can access 24-7 at your convenience at your own pace.
**Please note that these classes may not meet some requirements for required homebuyer educations. (For Example, City of Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department [HCIDLA] Low Income Purchase Assistance [LIPA] and Mortgage Credit Certificate [MCC] programs require in-person classes. Please contact at info@facela.org for more details.)
Thank you to first Citizens Bank for Sponsoring our Homeownership Program
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