What is it?
Our First Time Home Buyer Programs focus on teaching our clients everything they need to know to become successful homeowners. Greater Opportunities will provide one-on-one counseling, group education... READ MORE
Who is it for?
Low to moderate-income families looking to purchase their first home within Chenango or Broome County who need assistance in learning the real estate process and available financing opportunities.
How does this benefit you?
- Budgeting
- Credit
- Affordability
- How to work with a real estate agent
- Finding the right lender and the lending process
- Help in choosing the right house
- What to expect at closing
- Assistance with funding/grants: Depending on the current availability on grant funding, there may be a variety of grants available to assist you with the down payment, closing costs, and/or rehabilitation associated with health and safety concerns on the purchase of your first home. Eligibility varies based on the grant for which you are submitting an application.
- You will be eligible to work individually with a Housing Counselor to develop a homeownership plan
- We will help you review your finances, determine price range, create a savings program and focus on any credit issues
- We will teach you the best practices to maintain credit worthiness, so that you can qualify for a mortgage
- Our counselors work with you for as long as you need until you achieve your goal of homeownership
How to Apply
Select a form below to complete online.
Chenango- First Time Home Buyer Program Contact Form
Contact Information
For information and/or an application, please contact Greater Opportunities at 607-334-7114.
