Mortgage & Equity
1 Introduction
Buying a home ranks as one of life's most exciting experiences. We relish the promise of having a corner of the world to call our own. We feel a sense of pride that we've made it and can afford to buy a house.
But most of us would admit that under the excitement lie other emotions, such as anxiety and confusion. Home ownership is an enormous responsibility, financially and otherwise. The home-buying process - from searching for the house of your dreams, to nailing down a loan, to moving all your belongings under your new roof - can be intimidating, especially if you're a first-time buyer.
This workbook aims to help. It's brought to you by your credit union, and is written with credit union members, like you, in mind. The workbook puts everything in one place. It provides practical information that will both prepare you before you begin the home-buying process and guide you while you're in the midst of it. We hope it helps you to feel informed - and to have fun - as you venture toward becoming a homeowner.
