hoMEworks Homebuyer Education Courses

Students gain valuable knowledge about the home buying process in a neutral environment. Students who successfully complete the course will earn the opportunity to receive a qualifying certificate, that may be eligible for certain first-time homebuyer loan products, or government lending programs, valid for two years.

Classes cover how to:

Please note: Anyone requiring a Homebuyer Education Certificate, to access downpayment assistance or mortgage products that require HUD-certified homebuyer education, must complete that education prior to closing. 

In the event that class is cancelled due to low registeration, paid registered students may elect an alternate class within one year to attend. Please email housing@kvcap.org. 

In Person Upcoming Classes: 

Hallowell House
105 Second Street, Hallowell, ME 04347
August 22nd from 8:00am - 5:00pm
Register Here:  https://reg.planetReg.com/E7107928195676
Class enrollment closes Thursday, August 20th, 2026 at 12:00pm. 

New Dimenstions FCU
94 Silver Street, Waterville, ME 04901
September 19th from 8:00am- 5:00pm
Register Here: https://reg.planetReg.com/E710731019514
Class enrollment closes Thursday, September 17th, 2026 at 12:00pm. 

Please Note: Enrollment for a class closes at 12:00 p.m. on the Tuesday or Thursday before the class. Please ensure to enroll as well as complete payment before that time if you would like to take the class. Please note that enrollment for a course will conclude once all available seats have been purchased, which may occur prior to the scheduled registration deadline. 

PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

Please note: Payments are non-refundable.
In the event that you are unable to attend the scheduled class, you must notify KVCAP at housing@kvcap.org at the latest 48 hours before the scheduled class; by doing so, your payment will be held for one year for you to attend an alternate class within that year. In the event that class is canceled due to lack of enrollment, the same process will follow. Failure to select an alternate class within one year or failure of providing notification before 48 hours of the class or failure to appear to class will result in loss of payment. 

ehomeAmerica

eHomeAmerica is an online self-navigated course, which you can take at your convenience. It offers more flexibility in completing the homebuyer course. It is a national platform and costs $100 per person. It includes a phone conference of up to 60 minutes, following the web modules, to certify that the course has been completed. 
(This course meets the educational requirements for the Advantage Grant, and Maine Housing Loans.)

Talk to your lender about applying the $100 cost of the course toward closing cost.

Framework

Framework meets the requirements for Fannie Mae HomeReady mortgages. You can complete the course online at your leisure, and receive a certificate.
(This course does not meet the requirements for the Advantage Grant, and Maine Housing Loans.)

Talk to your lender to find out which course fits your mortgage requirements.

Learn more about KVCAP's other programs and services online at www.kvcap.org . For any questions about classes or coaching programs you may call (207) 859-1517 or by e-mail at housing@kvcap.org.