A homebuyer education workshop teaches you the ins and outs of purchasing a home. These HUD-approved classes or webinars cover budgeting, credit, the loan process, and post-purchase maintenance, and provide a certificate of completion that is often required to qualify for first-time buyer loans and down payment assistance programs.

Local and Regional Workshops Near YouIf you are located in Plaquemine or the greater Baton Rouge area, several options are available to help you meet your educational requirements:Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC): The LHC offers both in-person and on-demand virtual classes through providers like Finally Home, Frameworks, and eHome America, granting you an official certificate to submit to your loan officer.

 
View their Louisiana Housing Corporation Counseling Directory for approved local agencies.Bank of America: Offers free online and in-person homebuyer workshops that teach you about mortgages, affordability, and the homebuying process. Find a session near you on the Bank of America Homebuyer Workshop page.