Financial Fitness 2026: Buying a Home - The Basics

Owning a home takes a lot of time, money, and energy, so not only is it important to be educated about the process, but also about home ownership. This course covers what a lender looks for in a loan application, credit basics, down payments, and the players in the home buying process. 

Financial Fitness 2026 is a free financial literacy series presented by BIG (Business Interest Group), a group of business librarians in the Chicago suburbs. In support of the libraries’ mission of providing access to reliable information, these virtual programs offer practical tips and advice from experienced financial advisors.

Presenting libraries include:
Addison Public Library, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Aurora Public Library District, Barrington Area Library, Carol Stream Public Library, Cary Area Public Library, Crystal Lake Public Library, Ela Area Public Library, Elk Grove Village Public Library, Elmhurst Public Library, Huntley Area Public Library, Indian Trails Public Library District, Lake Villa District Library, Lincolnwood Public Library District, McHenry Public Library, Morton Grove Public Library, Mt. Prospect Public Library, Naperville Public Library, North Chicago Public Library, Northbrook Public Library, Palatine Library District, Park Ridge Public Library, Poplar Creek Public Library District, Schaumburg Township Library District, Skokie Public Library, St. Charles Public Library District, Vernon Area Public Library, West Chicago Public Library, Wilmette Public Library, Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District.

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