Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 20, Number 3, 1 Malaki 2003 — OHA-sponsored workshops key to homeownership [ARTICLE]

OHA-sponsored workshops key to homeownership

What is the Pathway to Homeownership Workshop? The Pālhway to Homeownership Workshop is a 16-hour course that prepares individuals and families for homeownership. Eaeh workshop provides an array of topics that help families gain confidence in pursuing homeownership. Workshops ar«f offered statewide and are free. (See accompanying schedule ) Topics covered include: • Setting homeownership goals • Developing a budget • Credit

• Obtaining a mortgage • Homebuyer assistance programs • Shopping for a home • Keeping your home and managing your money Who should attend? Individuals who want to: construct or purchase their own home; improve money management skills; gain tips on how to improve credit power for home financing; gain knowledge on how to seek home financing from lenders or leam how to safeguard your home. OHA underwrites the

Pathway to Homeownership program to empower Native Hawaiians in achieving homeownership. Community partners conducting the workshops are the Waimānalo Community Development Corporation, Aloha Credit Counseling Services and Hawaiian Community Assets. For more information or to request an application, eall your island OHA office or OHA Main Office at 594-1926. Enrollment is on a first-come-first-served basis. Pre-registration is required. ■