CBC Mortgage Agency And Guild Mortgage Debut National Future Homebuyer Initiative In Columbia, SC
CBC Mortgage Agency (CBCMA) and Guild Mortgage have launched a national initiative to help more Americans achieve homeownership, beginning with a free public event in Columbia, South Carolina, aimed at demystifying the home buying process and affordable mortgage options.
The Future Homebuyer Initiative—a collaboration between CBCMA, a national provider of down payment assistance (DPA), and Guild Mortgage, a leading national independent mortgage lender—will consist of 10 events across the country designed to provide financial literacy, credit counselling and homebuying basics to prospective homebuyers to help them better understand their financial options and learn about the local real estate market.
The first event takes place July 19 at the Brookland Banquet & Conference Center in Columbia and will include educational sessions and one-on-one support from housing professionals. Sessions will cover credit readiness, financial literacy, private mortgage insurance, and how DPA programs such as CBCMA’s Chenoa Fund may help first-time and low- to moderate-income buyers close the affordability gap. Mortgage pre-qualifications will be provided onsite for consumers who bring income documentation, bank statements and a photo ID.
“Finding, purchasing and financing a home for the first time can be a daunting experience, especially for those who don’t have access to traditional resources or family support,” CBC Mortgage Agency President Miki Adams said. “This initiative is about giving first-time home buyers the tools and information they need to make confident decisions and take meaningful steps toward buying a home.”
Guild Mortgage Senior Vice President Nora Guerra added, “Whether you are only in the initial stages of considering homeownership or you are ready to move forward, we are here to help you proceed and provide you with support and guidance each step of the way.”
Guera and CBCMA Corporate Account Director Christopher Johnson will jointly host the Columbia event, which is expected to draw interest from state and local housing advocates, elected officials and community leaders working to expand affordable housing opportunities in the region. The agenda includes presentations from financial educators, mortgage professionals, and HUD-approved housing counselors, with time allotted for audience Q&A and networking.
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