Thinking about buying a home? Our HUD Certified Housing Counselors are here to help you feel prepared and confident before you take the next step.
Through pre-purchase housing counseling, our team works with you to review your finances, understand mortgage options and costs, and determine whether you’re ready for homeownership. We focus on building strong financial habits with budgeting, credit awareness, and long-term planning.
Whether you’re early in the process or getting close to applying for a loan, housing counseling can give you clarity and direction.
How We Can Help
- Review your budget, credit, and overall financial picture
- Explain mortgage options, closing costs, and monthly expenses
- Help you assess your readiness to buy
- Prepare you for ongoing homeownership costs and responsibilities
Ready to Get Started?
Talk with our Housing Counseling Team
If you’re interested in housing counseling or have questions about the process, reach out to connect with our team.
Phone: 317-924-9342
Email: intendhca@intendindiana.org
FAQs
What is a Housing Counselor?
Housing Counselors are professionals who are able to offer advice, listen, and help clients make informed decisions based on their financial situation and needs – often at little or no cost to the client.
While the majority of Housing Counseling services prepare clients for homeownership, the ultimate goal of housing counseling is to support individual and family housing stability.
What services does a Housing Counselor provide?
Housing counselors assist clients with building their financial literacy skills to achieve housing stability, whether they are renting, planning to buy, or trying to prevent foreclosure. Housing counselors are trained to:
- Provide guidance on down payment options and local down payment assistance programs.
- Help clients understand different types of mortgages.
- Help clients build, maintain, and improve their credit.
- Advise on the roles of real estate agents and mortgage lenders.
- Provide budget and credit advice as well as financial guidance for those struggling to pay their mortgage or rent.