Homebuyer Education Workshops
Attend a free NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania homebuyer education workshop to learn everything
from credit to closing. Classes are taught by certified instructors with presentations by respected
real estate professionals, such as loan officers, real estate agents, insurance representatives, and others.
Workshops are regularly held at the NeighborWorks HomeOwnership Center in the Uptown neighborhood of Pittsburgh and in communities throughout the region. These classes meet or exceed the minimum standards of Fannie Mae, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency and Allegheny County/City of Pittsburgh Economic or Development Departments and Urban Redevelopment Authorities.
For a list of free upcoming workshops, click here: Homebuyer Education Workshops
To sign up for an upcoming class, contact Robin Jones at 412-281-1100 x100
Budget & Credit Restoration
Meet with a NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania financial counselor to get one-on-one assistance on the path
to stable homeownership! Counselors may help to establish a budget, repair credit and increase credit scores,
or prepare mortgage-ready homebuyers to meet with a loan officer. Attendees learn to understand the credit
system and how to take control of their finances and improve their credit. NeighborWorks does not offer debt
consolidation, only crucial information and guidance on the path to homeownership.
NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania housing counselors provide Budget and Credit Restoration for free to all who are in need of assistance. Traditionally, attendees are first-time homebuyers, but NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania serves all who desire this service.
To make an appointment for a Budgeting or Credit Restoration session, call 412-281-9773 x100
Loans
NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania provides low-interest loans for area residents who are unable to obtain
traditional financing. The following types of loan products are currently offered:
- Down Payment/Closing Cost Loans
NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania provides down payment and closing costs assistance loans to future homeowners in order to help them achieve the dream of homeownership.
- Emergency Home Improvement Loans
NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania provides emergency home improvement loans to low- and moderate-income residents of southwestern Pennsylvania in need of funds to repair or improve their home.
To apply for a loan with NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania, download and complete the Personal Profile Application and the Supporting Document Checklist for the appopriate loan. Once you have completed the application and acquired all the necessary documentation, contact Mary Hester at 412-281-1100 x105 or mhester@nwwpa.org to schedule an appointment or for additional information.
Foreclosure Prevention
NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania housing counselors help homeowners avoid foreclosure by contacting key housing
partners and applying for state and national programs.
For more information, visit the Foreclosure Prevention page within this site.
Homeowners Classes
In 2009, NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania will begin holding semi-annual Homeowners’ Classes. These workshops will bring new homeowners together to share experiences
and learn from each other as well as from guest speakers, such as contractors, landscapers, non-profit service
providers, and insurance companies.
My Money, My Life
In partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, and nine area financial
institutions, NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania coordinates My Money, My Life, a youth financial fitness
program. Through a series of classes covering topics such as setting financial goals, budgeting, and
understanding credit, youth increase their financial knowledge and their ability to make educated financial
decisions.
My Money, My Life series are held in ten locations per year around Allegheny County and are open to teens 16 to 19 years of age. All youth who graduate from the program are eligible for a fee-free savings account with an initial $100 deposit made by NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania.
Please visit Upcoming Classes to learn about specific dates and times of approaching My Money, My Life classes.
For more information on the program, contact Courtney George at 412-281-1100 x121 or cgeorge@nwwpa.org.
Financial Education Consortium of Southwestern Pennsylvania
The mission of the Financial Education Consortium is to serve as a catalyst to promote financial literacy in southwestern Pennsylvania. Participation in the Consortium
is free and voluntary, and members include academic institutions, financial institutions, nonprofit
organizations, and government agencies. NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania serves as the host for the
Financial Education Consortium.
Each year, the Financial Education Consortium hosts the Financial Education Fair. This free event brings together over thirty financial education providers to inform the public about their services and teach seminars on personal finance topics, as well as provide 1-on-1 financial counseling and tax preparation.
The Consortium’s website,www.YouControlYourMoney.org, is a resource for partner agencies and the general public. Website visitors can learn about financial topics as well as area financial education providers and their upcoming programs and classes.