First-Time Homebuyer

media release: The Urban League of Greater Madison's Financial Empowerment and Homeownership Team is excited to host the first First-Time Homebuyer Education Course of 2026! 

ULGM’s First-Time Homebuyer Education Course is designed to support first-time homebuyers by helping them navigate common challenges and understand the fundamentals of homeownership. The course covers every step of the journey — from understanding the homebuying process and saving for a down payment, to comparing lenders and interest rates, securing a mortgage, and maintaining your new home.

ULGM’s First-Time Homebuyer Education Course and counseling also meet the education requirements of many lenders and loan programs, specifically those offering down payment or closing cost assistance. By completing this course, you may become eligible for grants, affordable mortgage options, and financial assistance programs that can help you become a homeowner sooner. 

To be eligible for the Certificate of Completion, participants must attend all three classes and receive an hour of financial counseling with a ULGM HUD-Certified Housing Counselor.

5:30-8:30 PM, February 3, 10, and 17, 2026, The Black Business Hub, 2352 S. Park St., 4th Floor, Madison, WI. 53713