Information about this Agency:
Thank you for choosing Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services (RNHS) dba Neighborhood Housing Services of the East Bay as your online homebuyer education provider. RNHS is a HUD-approved 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation that provides housing counseling dedicated to creating vibrant communities and building assets that make a positive impact in people's lives. Successful completion of this course and the one-on-one counseling session qualifies you for special loans, down payment assistance programs and exclusive listings for first time homebuyers.
More information can be found at www.richmondnhs.org.
Before enrolling in our E-learning program, applicants must download a first-time homebuyers application. Please click on the following link for our application: 2018 Pre-Purchase Counseling Application. Please fill out the application, sign it and email it or fax it to our office. Once your application is processed, we will schedule your initial one-on-one counseling session in person or by telephone with a certified personal counselor, and get you started with the E-learning Pre-Purchase Education Program. Once you have completed the online course, and finished the one-on-one counseling session you will receive the certification of completion. If you are already in escrow and you want to speed up the process, please submit your completed intake as soon as possible to receive your certificate. Remember to complete the form Authorization and acknowledgement agreement to obtain HUD-1.
NOTE: If we are missing information this will delay your certificate and most importantly, a personal counselor to guide you every step of the way.
Call us for more questions or concerns, we are here to assist you.
PLEASE NOTE: You will be required to contact Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services before you will be able to print your completion certificate.
