Services for homeowners
Looking to buy your first home? It can seem overwhelming and confusing. At Way Finders, we break it down into manageable steps to make it easier for you to accomplish your home ownership dream. Becoming a certified first-time homebuyer with Way Finders gives you the knowledge and confidence to make your house shopping efficient and effective. We cover finding, financing, and purchasing a home and provide you with one-on-one counseling.
Struggling to keep your home? Maybe you have fallen behind in your mortgage payments or are in danger of foreclosure. There are foreclosure prevention programs and emergency financial assistance for qualified homeowners. Way Finders will help you understand your options.
Browse this section to learn more about the home ownership services we offer.
First-time homebuyer classes and counseling
We offer monthly first-time homebuyer classes. Sometimes in person, sometimes online. We also offer them in English or Spanish. Our classes feature mortgage lenders, realtors, attorneys, inspectors, and insurance agents so you learn how to work with these real estate professionals.
Classes sometimes fill up. Click here to create a Way Finders account to get notified of upcoming class openings so you can reserve a spot.
Visit our calendar below to find out when the next workshops are happening.
Want to get started on your first-time home buyer certification right away?
We offer an online course that can be completed from your home and at your convenience. Click here to learn more and start this course.
One-on-one counseling
After you complete your in-person workshop or online course, you will be able to schedule a one-on-one counseling session with a Way Finders homeownership specialist who will guide you and provide support throughout your homebuying journey. If you have any questions along the way, your specialist is there to help.
Click here to create your Way Finders account and schedule a meeting with a homeownership specialist.
Way Finders is a CHAPA, HUD, and NeighborWorks certified organization. This means that our certified first-time homebuyers may also qualify for down payment assistance and have access to special first-time homebuyer mortgage products.
Foreclosure and Emergency Financial Housing Assistance
Need assistance?
Visit or call one of our Housing Centers, or email info@wayfinders.org. When emailing, please understand that overwhelming demand means it can take several business days to receive a reply.