Veteran Homebuyer Academy
Helping veterans achieve sustainable homeownership — with the credit coaching, VA loan expertise, and down payment resources to close with confidence.
A guided path from application to closing table
Eight structured sessions plus one-on-one coaching, delivered in person in Detroit and online statewide.
- VA loan eligibility, entitlement, and certificate of eligibility support
- Credit education and dispute assistance
- Mortgage readiness review with partner lenders
- One-on-one financial coaching and budgeting
- Down payment assistance and MSHDA program screening
- Homebuyer workshops and inspection education
- Closing preparation and post-purchase counseling
Four steps, one navigator
1. Enroll
Register online and complete a short readiness intake.
2. Assess
Review credit, income, benefits, and buying power together.
3. Prepare
Build savings, clear credit barriers, and secure pre-approval.
4. Close
Choose a home, navigate inspections, and close with support.
Success story
“I walked in with a 580 credit score and no savings plan. Eleven months later I closed on a three-bedroom with a VA loan and zero down. The Academy did not just teach me — it stayed with me.”
Danielle R. · U.S. Navy · Detroit
Downloadable guides
VA loan checklist, homebuyer toolkit, closing cost worksheet, and inspection guide.
Online registration
Reserve a seat in the next cohort or join a monthly virtual workshop.
Begin Your Homeownership Journey
Enroll in the next Veteran Homebuyer Academy cohort and get matched with a navigator this week.