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Free Certificate Course for Homebuyers

Once you finish the course and pass a brief quiz, you’ll receive a certificate of completion to share with your lender. Our certificate course aligns with National Industry Standards for pre-purchase homeownership education, so it fulfills education requirements for most mortgage products.

Setting you up for a successful homebuying experience

  • Available in English and Spanish
  • Accessible from your desktop, tablet or mobile device
  • Tracks your progress so you can pause and resume
  • Return anytime to use course tools and information
  • Fulfills education requirements for most mortgage products

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Smooth sailing from pre-approval to closing

Our comprehensive certificate course is designed to equip you with the essential tools and step-by-step guidance to help ensure a more seamless homebuying experience.

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Chapter 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.

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Chapter 2

Saving for Homeownership

Discover planning tips and tools to get yourself financially ready to purchase a home.

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Chapter 3

Understanding the Mortgage Loan Process

Learn how to find a lender, choose the right mortgage product, and familiarize yourself with key mortgage terms.

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Chapter 4

Shopping for a home

From finding a real estate agent to considering different housing options, you will learn the ins and outs of shopping for a home.

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Chapter 5

Getting ready to close on your loan

Learn about the closing process, obtaining an appraisal and how to read important documents like loan estimates and closing disclosures.

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Chapter 6

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.

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Additional Learning Opportunities

Check back regularly for new courses and content

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New! Strategies for Healthy Credit

Building credit is an important part of your financial health. This additional learning course will provide the resources, tools and information to help you build credit and take an important step toward reaching life’s big goals, like homeownership.

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What is this course about?

  • The basics of credit
  • The key steps to building your credit
  • How to establish and maintain a solid credit history, as well as good habits for managing credit
  • How to take advantage of the benefits of having a good credit history

Any Questions?

Call us at 1-800-2FANNIE, option 4

Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday

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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