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.
NEW!
Strategies for Healthy Credit
This course offers tools for building credit and money management to help you on your way to homeownership.
In English
Home starts here
Finding the right home is an exciting milestone in your life, and there are many important factors to consider along the way. Fannie Mae offers educational tools and resources to help assess your housing needs, learn how to build and manage credit, navigate the steps to homeownership and more.
Features and benefits
Courses offered free of charge
Accessible from your desktop, tablet, or mobile device
Tracks your progress so you can pause and resume anytime, anywhere
Return anytime to use the tools and information as a resource, as often as you like
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.
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Additional learning opportunities
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New: Strategies for healthy credit
Building credit is an important part of your financial health. This course provides resources, tools and information to help you build credit and take an important step towards reaching life’s big goals, like homeownership.
What is this course about?
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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Call us at 1-800-2FANNIE, option 4
Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday
