Are you thinking about buying a home for the first time? There is a lot you need to know. KenCrest is happy to provide you with information that can help you find your dream home.

If you live in Pennsylvania, please take a look at the information provided in the 1st Time Home Buyer’s Comparison Chart by clicking on the link below. Information is broken down by County and State programs.

Helpful Websites & Resources
(As of: December 3, 2007)

Listed below are some web sites with information about what you need to do when you are interested in buying a house. Also listed is the web site for getting your FREE credit reports from each of the Credit Reporting companies.

Annual free Credit report: www.annualcreditreport.com

This central site allows you to request a free credit file disclosure, commonly called a credit report, once every 12 months from each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.

Money Smart - An Adult Education Program: www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/moneysmart/mscbi/mscbi.html

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) recognizes the importance of financial education. The Money Smart Computer-Based Instruction (CBI) is a friendly and easy to use learning tool that teaches the 10 modules of the Money Smart curriculum through a computer.

Looking for the Best Mortgage: www.fdic.gov/consumers/looking/index.html

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) provides information about how to find the best mortgage for your situation.

Bankrate.com: - http://www.bankrate.com

News, tips and advice to compare mortgage rates, home equity loans, CDs, car loans, credit cards and money market accounts

Beneficial Bank - www.thebeneficial.com/mortloan.asp

Beneficial has presented Home Buyer Information Workshops to KenCrest Employees