Training
Helping Homebuyers Over the Down Payment Hurdle
30 minutes
It remains one of the biggest obstacles for first-time homebuyers – the down payment. In today’s market, homebuyers face rising rents, economic uncertainty and affordability challenges, so understanding low-down-payment options is crucial to helping today’s buyers.
Join us for 30 minutes as we explore:
- Recently announced FHFA changes
- Current homebuying trends
- Differences between Fannie Mae’s HomeReady® program and Freddie Mac’s Home Possible® program
HomeReady® is a registered trademark of Fannie Mae. Home Possible® is a registered trademark of Freddie Mac.
Upcoming Sessions:
Vance Edwards, CMB, MGIC Marketing – Brand Management Director
Vance Edwards joined MGIC in 1999 and currently serves as the MGIC’s director of brand management.
He has spoken numerous times to real estate agent and loan originator audiences on topics like first-time homebuyers, housing demographics, economic overview, the overall mortgage industry and sales skills.
Vance holds a bachelor’s degree in communication with an emphasis in advertising and public relations from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point and received the Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) designation from the MBA.
Winner of 2 national playwriting contests, Vance lives in Germantown, Wisconsin with his wife Carrie. He has two adult children, Hailey and Trevan. In his spare time, he can be seen performing original sketch comedy and improv as a member of McMann & Tate Productions, the resident theater company of the Cedarburg Cultural Center.