"Affordable Housing Solutions: What Every Real Estate Professional Should Know" is a comprehensive three-hour program that underscores the significance of affordable homeownership programs within the real estate industry. This course offers a detailed examination of Florida Housing's Homebuyer Loan Programs, which provide accessible pathways to homeownership through low-interest rate mortgages, down payment assistance, and support with closing costs.

Key takeaways you can expect from this course:

Grasping Affordable Housing Concepts: This course delves into the core concepts of affordable housing and the reasons it holds such importance in today's real estate landscape. Explore prospective homebuyers' challenges in affording homes and underscore the societal benefits of making affordable housing options available.

Exploring Florida Housing's Homebuyer Loan Programs: A comprehensive overview of the specific programs offered by Florida Housing is provided, focusing on low-interest rate mortgages, down payment assistance, and support for covering closing costs. Real estate professionals gain insights into the eligibility criteria, application procedures, and the range of financial assistance options available through these programs.

Eligibility Criteria: Understanding the qualification criteria for these programs is essential. The course covers income thresholds, credit score requirements, and other prerequisites that clients must meet to access affordable housing programs.

Navigating Applications and Documentation: You will receive guidance on the application process for these programs and information on the necessary documentation. You will also learn how to assist your clients in navigating the application process to enhance the chances of approval.

This course will educate and empower real estate professionals and assist your clients in accessing affordable housing options, ultimately helping them achieve their homeownership goals.

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Virtual / Online
Virtual / Online

Mark Pease
Mark Pease joined the Florida Housing Finance Corporation in 2019, as their Business Development Manager, to promote Florida Housing's Homebuyer Mortgage program to REALTORS® and Lenders. Prior to joining Florida Housing, Mark worked nineteen years as an Associate Vice President of Mortgage at several credit unions. Mark was a Real Estate Broker for seven years and a State Certified Real Estate Appraiser for eleven years in the Orlando area.