Let's hit your financial goals!
Credit Success is a financial education program that offers workshops, individual support, and guidance to anyone in the community looking to improve their credit worthiness. Our program helps families and individuals reach their goals, whether they want to buy a house or a car, pay off student loan debt, or learn how to build excellent credit.
In the Credit Success program, you will learn how to:
Steps to Credit Success
1. Attend a Credit Success Workshop
Credit Success workshops are scheduled monthly. To attend, you are required to create an account HERE. Visit the Events page to find the next workshop.
There is a $10 fee to reserve your seat for the workshop. This fee will be refunded upon workshop completion. Way Finders is dedicated to assisting low-to-moderate income clients achieve financial stability and success. You will not be turned away for inability to pay. To request a one-time time waiver please contact our support department at homeownership@wayfinders.org or 413-233-1621.
2. Schedule a one-on-one Counseling Session
During your counseling session, you will work with a HUD-certified Way Finders counselor to help you build a custom plan of action to reach your financial goals. If credit is an obstacle, we can provide a tri-merge credit report and help you understand what’s affecting your credit, and how.
3. Put your plan into action
Take the plan you created with your counselor and put it into action. Your success is up to you. We will always be there if you have questions or need support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who would benefit from the Way Finders' Credit Success program?
Credit Success offers educational workshops, individual support, and guidance to anyone in the community. Our program helps families and individuals improve their credit so they can reach their goals, whether they want to buy a house or a car, pay off student loan debt, or learn how to build excellent credit.
Do I have to pay for a credit report?
We can provide you with a free tri-merge soft-pull credit report that provides your FICO credit scores (valued at $39.99 through online vendors). Don’t worry, this credit pull will not impact your score! This is a complementary service and is not a requirement of the program.
I require a language or disability accommodation. What can I do?
Please contact us at homeownership@wayfinders.org or 413-233-1621.
Questions?
phone: 413-233-1621
email: homeownership@wayfinders.org