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FANNIE MAE
HomeView®
Welcome to your go-to resource for every step of your homeownership journey. No matter your goals or background, we’re here to help.
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Certificate course for first time homebuyers
When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. That’s why we’re here to help. Our comprehensive homebuyer course is available in English and Spanish and provides the information you need to take the next steps toward homeownership.
Our HomeView certificate course aligns with National Industry Standards for pre-purchase homeownership education, so it fulfills education requirements for most mortgage products. After finishing and passing the end of course quiz (score of 80% or higher), you’ll receive a certificate of completion to share with your lender.
What’s in the HomeView certificate course?
HomeView has seven course modules that guide you through the steps of homeownership.

Module 1
Knowing When You’re Ready
Learn about all of the things to consider when it comes to the decision to rent or buy a home.

Module 2
Saving for Homeownership
Discover planning tips and tools to get yourself financially ready to purchase a home.

Module 3
Understanding the Mortgage Loan Process
Learn how to find a lender, choose the right mortgage product, and familiarize yourself with key mortgage terms.

Module 4
Shopping for a Home with a Real Estate Agent
From finding a real estate agent to considering different housing options, you will learn the ins and outs of shopping for a home.

Module 5
Making an Offer on a House
Set yourself up for success by understanding the steps to take when putting in an offer on a home.

Module 6
Getting Ready to Close on Your Loan
Know what’s involved in finalizing your loan and preparing for closing.

Module 7
Welcome to Homeownership!
Get valuable tips on homeownership responsibilities such as paying your mortgage, planning for expenses, and maintaining the value of your new home.
Other course features and benefits
Offered to you free of charge
Takes 3-4 hours to complete all 7 modules
Tracks your progress so you can pause and resume anytime, anywhere
Accessible from your desktop, tablet or mobile device
Provides a 15-question end of course quiz, which you can take as many times as needed to pass
Return to your course anytime to use the tools and information as a resource, as often as you’d like
HomeView—Gold award winner for Best Customer Training Program
Brandon Hall Group is the only professional development company that offers data, research, insights and certification to Learning and Talent executives and organizations. Their HCM Excellence Awards were the first to recognize organizations for learning and talent and is the gold standard, known as the “Academy Awards of Human Capital Management.”
Honestly great course. I think every first-time home buyer should do this before buying a home. It was very informative.
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The course was easy to understand. It gives you the opportunity to know the inside out of the home buying business. I recommend this course to every first-time home buyer.
— HomeView user
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Tremendo curso para primeros compradores, te ayuda a despejar dudas en ciertos puntos como por ejemplo: deudas, deposit, cierre, etc. Lo recomiendo 100%.
— HomeView user
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I loved my experience. I thought the interaction during the modules helped me focus and retain relevant information.
— HomeView user
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El curso es muy bueno, muy interesante y muy instructivo. Me gustó mucho porque aprendí muchas cosas que no sabía como primer comprador.
— HomeView user
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About Us
Fannie Mae is committed to supporting sustainable homeownership and believes that broadening access to quality education is key to empowering the next generation of homeowners. We’re dedicated to providing all homebuyers with the tools and information needed to put homeownership within reach. A well-informed homebuyer is a stronger homebuyer. And we’re here to help you get there.
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Any Questions?
Call us at 1-800-2FANNIE, option 4
Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday
