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.
Homeownership Starts Here
When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. That’s why we’re here to help. HomeView is a comprehensive first-time homebuyer course, available in both English and Spanish, that will provide you with the information you need to take the next steps towards homeownership. Learn how to save and prepare for your home purchase, work with lenders and real estate professionals, understand the mortgage process, and so much more. Earn your completion certificate and start your homeownership journey today.
What’s in This 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 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.
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 3
Understanding the Mortgage Loan Process
Learn how 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.
Certificate for First-time Homeowners
HomeView aligns with National Industry Standards for pre-purchase homeownership education, and can be used to fulfill the education requirement for most mortgage products. Once you finish and pass the end of course quiz with a score of 80% or higher, you will receive a certificate of completion.
Other Course Features and Benefits
Offered to you free of charge
Takes 3-4 hours to complete all 7 modules
Course and other resources are available in Spanish
Accessible from your desktop, tablet or mobile device
Tracks your progress so you can pause and resume anytime, anywhere
Return to your course anytime to use the tools and information as a resource, as often as you’d like
Provides a 15-question end of course quiz, which you can take as many times as needed to pass
Homeownership Starts Here
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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 1-800-2FANNIE, option 4
Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday
