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    • For Home Improvements
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    • Make a Payment
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    • Requirements
    • Who is Eligible
    • Boundaries and Map
    • Featured Lenders
    • Program Disclaimers
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Resources

When considering purchasing a home, one of your first steps is to educate yourself about the process . PHOS has resources to assist you.

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Educational resources for homebuyers

Knowing your credit score, determining how much house you can afford, and understanding the terminology can help make it easier to purchase a home. These educational sessions can get you started.

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Preparing for Homeownership

Here is some basic information to prepare you for buying a home. 

How much house can you affford?

Tips to help you determine your budget.

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Mortgage calculator

Use this calculator to figure your mortgage.

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Home Buying Tips

Knowledge is power and can make the process easier

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Credit Score

Understanding and improving your Credit Score.

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Finding a Lender

To use our program, you must use PHOS lenders.

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Settlement process

What you need to know about the settlement process

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FAQs

Learn more about PHOS programs.

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Glossary

Common terms used during the homebuying process.

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Educational sessions

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