HOMEBUYER EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL COACHING
Local Nonprofits Providing Assistance and Education for New Homebuyers
Homebuyer education courses empower new homebuyers with knowledge and resources so they can succeed as homeowners. Our local partner agencies not only offer these courses, they also offer personalized financial coaching services to qualified homebuyers. A financial coach can help you become "homebuyer ready" by helping you create a plan to enhance your credit, build savings, and reduce debt.
Use the map below to find an agency near you.
APPROVED LENDERS
Ready to Apply for a Mortgage? Choose from these Approved Lenders.
Houston Community Land Trust-approved lenders are familiar with the community land trust model and its special financing requirements. Not all lenders offer community land trust mortgage products, so working with an approved lender is required for all homebuyers. The lenders listed below have a mortgage product available for Houston Community Land Trust homebuyers.

Amegy Bank of Texas
Eli Perez
Mortgage Loan Officer
(713) 232-1048
NMLS #: 593938
Hablo español.
David Rosales
Mortgage Loan Officer
(713) 232-1179
NMLS #: 377053
Hablo español.

Cadence Bank
Colt Badger
Mortgage Loan Originator
(713) 334-3120
NMLS #: 1384066
Amrita Gaurav
Mortgage Loan Originator
(713) 871-5340
NMLS #: 1861633
Rigo Maza
Mortgage Loan Originator
rigoberto.govantes@cadencebank.com
(713) 871-4050
NMLS #: 959902

Land Home Financial Services, Inc.
Craig Greenberg,
Loan Officer
(281) 973-5540
NMLS #: 402039
HOMEBUYER READINESS RESOURCES
Self Help Resources for Interested Homebuyers
In addition to speaking with a financial coach, explore the resources below to find answers to your questions about qualifying for a mortgage, what to know when buying a home, and more.
Mortgage Readiness
There are three major credit reporting companies – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. You can get a free copy of your credit report once per year from all three companies at www.annualcreditreport.com.
Understanding Your Credit Score
Owning a Home

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