Florida Community Bank Assists First-Time and Veteran Homebuyers Achieve Their Dream of Homeownership
25 Mai 2018 - 3:57PM
Business Wire
Educational Program Co-Sponsored by Genesys
Community Development Corporation and Guidewell Financial Solutions
to Support Fort Pierce Revitalization Effort
Florida Community Bank (FCB) is helping to make the homecoming
of our servicemen and servicewomen more meaningful with an
educational workshop to put them on the path to homeownership and
to help them realize their dreams of owning their own homes in the
Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie Communities.
The workshop, which is being co-sponsored by Florida Community
Bank along with Genesys Community Development Corporation and
Guidewell Financial Solutions, is being held at the Fort Pierce
Women’s Club on June 2, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The
education program also serves to further the goals of the area’s
Restoring the Village revitalization and grassroots effort designed
to work with citizens and local organizations to make Fort Pierce
and the local community a safe and enjoyable place to live.
The First-Time & Veteran Homebuyer Workshop is a day-long,
HUD-approved educational program designed to assist low- to
moderate-income residents with understanding the homebuying process
and to learn about programs and financing options available for
first-time and veteran homebuyers. The financial literacy-focused
workshop covers such topics as assessing one’s finances to prepare
for homeownership, determining one’s purchase price range,
understanding pre-qualifying vs. pre-approval for a mortgage, and
understanding the roles of the lender, realtor, and title company,
as well as the various steps involved in the homebuying
process.
“We believe that housing is a human right,” said Denise
Weathers, President & CEO, Genesys Community Development
Corporation, a non-profit organization that addresses the need for
veteran housing for low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers.
“By collaborating with FCB, Guidewell Financial Solutions and local
professionals, we hope to empower first-time homebuyers and
veterans within the community with knowledge as well as greater
access to services in banking, housing, education and
development.”
Said Judy MacKenzie, Community Development Officer, Guidewell
Financial Solutions, a non-profit organization that offers
financial counselling services to the community, “We are excited to
partner with Genesys CDC and FCB to assist families as they pursue
their dreams of homeownership. Our HUD-approved Homebuyer
Workshop will help eliminate the complexities of buying a home for
first time homebuyers and veterans by covering all of the elements
of the home buying process, from financial preparation and credit
review to mortgage financing and closing.”
“We look forward to honouring our veterans and making a
difference in their lives and those of their families by joining
with our long-time partners Genesys and Guidewell in promoting
greater financial literacy that will allow first-time homebuyers to
realize their dreams, while supporting the efforts of keeping Fort
Pierce Beautiful and its Restoring the Village revitalization
program,” said Kent Ellert, President & CEO, Florida Community
Bank.
Workshop registration is required, and seating is limited to the
first 100 attendees. To register, call Guidewell Financial Service
at 1-877-355-1763.
About Florida Community Bank
Florida Community Bank, N.A., (NYSE: FCB) is the largest
community banking company and the second largest Florida-based
independent bank, and among the most highly capitalized banks in
the state. Awarded a five-star rating from Bauer Financial™, FCB
assets are more than $11 billion, with capital ratios that exceed
regulatory standards. Since its founding in 2010, FCB has been
steadfast in its commitment to delivering personalized service,
innovation, and products and services equal to those offered by the
national banks. Similarly, FCB recognizes the importance of
community, fostering a corporate culture that promotes employee
volunteerism at all levels, while supporting community-based
programs and partnerships that help promote greater financial
independence and improved quality of life for families. FCB serves
individuals, businesses and communities across the state with 50
full-service banking centers from east to west, and from Daytona
Beach to Miami-Dade. For more information, visit
FloridaCommunityBank.com. Equal Housing Lender, Member FDIC.
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