Tri County Housing Council

Pre-purchase (financial fitness/credit counseling)

The client, along with Tri County's Housing Counselor will:

  • Determine mortgage readiness and the steps needed to become mortgage ready
  • Review income, assets, expenses, and debts
  • Develop a spending and savings plan
  • Determine mortgage carrying capacity for several different mortgage products and which one will best suit the client's needs
  • Review credit report to determine if there are any credit issues that need to be resolved
    • Develop a plan to resolve issues, if needed.
  • Obtain information on first-time homebuyer grant programs and energy efficiency

General information:

  • HUD Certified in Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben Counties
  • No fees, no income qualifications
  • To schedule an appointment, contact us at (607) 562-2477 ext. 215 or email .