Ready for the Keys? Credit & Financial Blueprint to Homeownership (Free)

If you’re currently renting, dealing with credit challenges, or unsure if you qualify for a mortgage, this workshop is for you.

Join us for a FREE in-person homebuyer and financial literacy workshop designed to help you understand exactly what it takes to go from renting to owning.

This session focuses on the financial foundation of homeownership, including:

• How to build or improve your credit score to qualify for a mortgage
• How to create a budget and manage your money to prepare for buying a home
• What mortgage lenders look for during the approval process
• How to avoid common mistakes that delay homeownership
• The step-by-step process to becoming a first-time homebuyer

This workshop is ideal for:

• First-time homebuyers
• Renters planning to buy a home
• Individuals with low or fair credit scores
• Anyone interested in credit repair, budgeting, and financial planning
• Families looking to build long-term financial stability

Lemont Pringle
Financial Coach, Urban League of Union County
20+ years helping individuals and families improve credit, reduce debt, and build financial stability

Nair Carvalhal
Mortgage Loan Officer, TD Bank
Providing insight into mortgage approval and home financing options

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location:
Urban League of Union County
1139 East Jersey St., Room 515
Elizabeth, NJ 07201

✔ Free admission
✔ Light refreshments served
✔ Limited seating available

By the end of this workshop, you will:

• Understand your credit and financial position
• Know exactly what steps to take to get mortgage-ready
• Have a clearer path toward buying your first home

This is not just information — it’s a practical roadmap to homeownership.

Spots are limited and this event is expected to fill quickly.

👉 Register here:
readyforthekeys.eventbrite.com

(908) 351-7200
[email protected]

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Urban League of Union County, 107 Jefferson Avenue, Elizabeth, United States

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