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Credit Counselor for 1st Time Home buyers Trainers

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Credit Counselor to join our team as a specialized trainer for first-time home buyers. The Credit Counselor for 1st Time Home Buyers Trainers will play a vital role in providing expert guidance and education to individuals aspiring to purchase their first home. This position requires in-depth knowledge of credit requirements, mortgage financing, and the home buying process. The successful candidate will facilitate workshops, conduct one-on-one counseling sessions, and offer personalized advice to equip aspiring homeowners with the necessary financial skills and knowledge to navigate the home buying journey successfully.

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Responsibilities:

  1. Workshop Facilitation: Develop and deliver engaging and informative workshops on credit management, budgeting, mortgage financing, and the home buying process for first-time home buyers.

  2. Individual Counseling: Provide one-on-one credit counseling sessions to clients, assessing their financial readiness, and offering personalized action plans to improve creditworthiness.

  3. Credit Analysis: Review clients' credit reports, assess credit scores, and identify strategies to address any credit challenges affecting home loan qualification.

  4. Financial Literacy Education: Educate first-time home buyers on financial literacy topics, including saving for a down payment, budgeting for homeownership, and understanding mortgage terms.

  5. Mortgage Options: Explain various mortgage products, down payment assistance programs, and eligibility criteria to help clients make informed decisions.

  6. Homebuyer Readiness: Evaluate clients' overall financial readiness for homeownership, considering debt-to-income ratios, emergency savings, and other relevant factors.

  7. Resource Coordination: Connect clients with relevant community resources, housing counselors, and lending institutions to support their home buying journey.

  8. Compliance and Documentation: Ensure adherence to program guidelines and maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and documentation.

  9. Ongoing Support: Offer ongoing support and follow-up with clients to monitor their progress and address any additional questions or concerns.

  10. Market Research: Stay up-to-date with changes in the real estate market, mortgage lending practices, and housing-related policies to enhance training content.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field. Relevant certifications in credit counseling, mortgage financing, or homebuyer education are desirable.

  • Proven experience as a Credit Counselor or Homeownership Counselor, specializing in working with first-time home buyers.

  • Strong understanding of credit scoring models, mortgage financing options, and the home buying process.

  • Excellent presentation and communication skills to effectively deliver workshops and counseling sessions.

  • Empathy, patience, and the ability to relate to and educate clients with diverse backgrounds and financial situations.

  • Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations related to homeownership and lending.

  • Proficiency in financial software and tools, including credit analysis software and mortgage calculators.

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Passion for financial education and empowering individuals to achieve homeownership.

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