Veterans Benefit Clearinghouse Development Corporation - VBCDC

05/01/2026

The Countdown is ON!

Our next VBCDC First-Time Homebuyer Class is just around the corner—and spots are filling fast!

📅 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟱𝘁𝗵!

* 100% Virtual
* Open to veterans & non-veterans

If buying a home is on your radar this year, this is your moment to get informed, prepared, and confident. We’ll walk you through everything—from budgeting and credit to mortgages and closing.

🚨 Don’t wait until it’s too late!
Secure your spot and take the first real step toward homeownership.

👉 Register here at https://vbcdc.eventbrite.com/ & be ready when the countdown hits zero!

04/29/2026

Homeownership Just Got More Accessible with ONE+ Mortgage

If you’ve been thinking about buying your first home but worried about upfront costs, the ONE+ Mortgage Program could be a game-changer.

This program is designed to help low- to moderate-income buyers access homeownership with:
✔️ No PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance)
✔️ Low down payment options
✔️ Flexible underwriting
✔️ Expanded access across 29 communities in Massachusetts

That means more opportunity for buyers to purchase in areas that may have felt out of reach before.

Eligible communities include select cities and neighborhoods across Massachusetts—making this a powerful option for many first-time buyers looking to stay local and build equity.

But here’s the key 👇
To take advantage of programs like ONE+, you’ll need to complete a homebuyer education course.

🎓 VBCDC’s First-Time Homebuyer Classes are here to help you get prepared, understand your options, and confidently move forward—whether you’re a veteran or non-veteran.

📅 Upcoming classes are filling quickly—don’t wait to get started! Click here to register: https://vbcdc.eventbrite.com/

👉 Take the first step toward homeownership today.

04/06/2026

Affordable Homeownership Opportunity in Lowell!

Suffolk Place is a brand new condo development offering affordable homeownership through a lottery process!

What’s available:
• Newly constructed condominium units
• 1-bedroom & 2-bedroom homes
• Designed for income-eligible, first-time homebuyers

These homes are made possible in partnership with Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership and are part of a long term affordability program.

Lottery deadlines is May 8th at 4pm!
Make sure you get your application in on time.

If you’re even thinking about buying, this is your window.

Get ready with VBCDC’s CHAPA-approved Homebuyer Class
✔️ Required for many programs
✔️ Open to veterans & non-veterans

👉 Register now: https://vbcdc.eventbrite.com/

Don’t wait! Opportunities like this go FAST.

03/30/2026

🏡 Affordable Homeownership Opportunity in Fenway!

New affordable condo units at 43 Hemenway Street in Fenway are now available through the City of Boston’s homeownership lottery program.

✨ Highlights:
• Located in the heart of Fenway — walk to shops, restaurants, and transit
• Hardwood floors, central air, and eat-in kitchens
• Close to Fenway Park, Newbury Street & more
• 1-bedroom units starting around $316,830

📋 What to know:
• Homes are sold by lottery
• Income limits apply (80%–100% AMI)
• Must be a first-time homebuyer
• 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴

⚠️ 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆?

Our VBCDC First-Time Homebuyer Classes are designed to guide you step-by-step through:
✔️ The homebuying process
✔️ Down payment assistance programs
✔️ Loan options (including FHA, VA & more)
✔️ What lenders are really looking for

📅 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟳 — get educated, get prepared, and put yourself in position to OWN.

📩 Click the below link to register!

vbcdc.eventbrite.com

VBCDC Homebuyer AssistanceVeterans Benefit Clearinghouse Development Corporation (VBCDC) provides first-time homebuyer education designed to prepare individuals and families for successful, sustainable homeownership.vOur classes follow the standards of Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHA...

03/28/2026

ATTENTION!

LIMITED-TIME $25K HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE! 🏡💰

From April 27 – July 31, 2026, 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 is offering:
✨ $25,000 Down Payment Assistance
✨ 0% interest (no monthly payments!)

⚠️ This replaces the standard program — and won’t last long.

If you’re even thinking about buying, this is your window.

🏡 Get ready with VBCDC’s CHAPA-approved Homebuyer Class
✔️ Required for many programs
✔️ Open to veterans & non-veterans

👉 Register now: https://vbcdc.eventbrite.com/

⏳ Don’t wait — opportunities like this go FAST.

VBCDC Foreclosure & Homebuyer AssistanceProvide services to veterans and their family members in Boston and Massachusetts. For the past 12 years VBC/VBCDC has been providing both Homebuyer and Foreclosure Prevention Classes. To date we have graduated over 500 residents with majority veterans. The Ho...

03/26/2026

VBCDC First-Time Homebuyer Classes Start This April 7th!

👉 Register today and start your homeownership journey with VBCDC.

Whether you’re a veteran or a non-veteran, our First-Time Homebuyer classes are designed to help you confidently take the next step toward homeownership.

🎟️ **Buy your tickets now** to secure your spot

𝐯𝐛𝐜𝐝𝐜.𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦

💻 Virtual classes
📅 Next class starting April 7th
✅ Trusted guidance
✅ Open to all first-time buyers

If buying your first home is on your 2026 goal list, now is the time to get educated and prepared.

If you’ve been thinking about it, now’s the time!

03/22/2026

The Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) Down Payment Assistance Programs are a great resource for first-time buyers who need help covering upfront costs. These programs can provide grant funds to assist with your down payment and closing costs making it easier to move from renting to owning.

✨ Why it matters:
✔️ Grants (not loans) in many cases
✔️ Can be combined with other programs
✔️ Helps reduce the cash you need at closing

Not sure where to start or how to qualify? That’s where we come in.

The Veterans Benefit Clearinghouse Development Corporation (VBCDC) offers low cost CHAPA certified first time homebuyer classes to walk you through everything from budgeting to accessing programs like FHLB.

📅 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟳

💻 Online & CHAPA-certified
🎓 Learn how to unlock down payment assistance and get mortgage-ready

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀: 𝘃𝗯𝗰𝗱𝗰.𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗯𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Take the first step toward owning your home—education + resources = power 💪

03/20/2026

Free Tax Help for Boston Residents!

The City of Boston offers FREE tax preparation for households earning $70,000 or less through the Boston Tax Help Coalition. Get help from IRS certified preparers and keep more of your refund.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝘅 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀!

VBCDC First-Time Homebuyer Class starts 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟳
Learn about the buying process, financial prep, and available down payment assistance programs.

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02/01/2026

Unlock Your Path to Homeownership with STASH + VBCDC! 🏡✨

Are you a first-generation, first-time homebuyer working toward buying your first home? The STASH First-Gen Home program is a groundbreaking matched savings and education program designed to help you build the financial readiness and confidence you need — from budgeting and credit building to understanding mortgages and working with your homebuying team.

👉 Learn more about the STASH program here: https://mahahome.org/stash

Here’s how it works:
🔹 You complete financial literacy and homebuying seminars.
🔹 You save toward your down payment while building essential homebuying skills.
🔹 Eligible participants may receive matched savings and grant support to help make a home purchase more affordable.

To qualify for STASH, you must complete a CHAPA-approved first-time homebuyer class — and that’s where VBCDC’s Homebuyer Education Series steps in!

🏡 VBCDC First-Time Homebuyer Classes begin this March!

To Schedule a CHAPA APPROVED Homebuying 101 Class visit:
www.1sttimehome.org

📅 Start your education — and your journey — today!
🔗 Learn more and register for classes!

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First-Generation Program MAHA-STASH First-Generation Program A Ground Breaking Savings Program MAHA-STASH First-Gen Home is a groundbreaking matched savings program for first-generation, first-time homebuyers in Massachusetts. This program focuses on essential financial literacy topics, equipping gr...

12/16/2025

🇺🇸 Massachusetts Veterans — Did You Know? 🏡
There are several banks and lenders right here in MA that work with VA home loans, offering competitive financing for eligible service members, veterans, and their spouses — often with $0 down and great rates.

🏦 Local & Regional VA Loan Providers Include:
• BankFive – VA loans & military mortgage programs for MA homebuyers.
• Leader Bank – Offers VA home loan financing with experienced support.
• BayCoast Mortgage – Specializes in VA loan options across southeastern MA and Rhode Island.
• Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation – Provides VA mortgage products in the Greater Boston area.
• Onshore Mortgage – VA loan solutions with low rates and fast closings in Fairhaven/MA.

✨ Whether you’re buying or refinancing, these lenders can walk you through the VA loan process — a powerful benefit that helps turn military service into homeownership.

📌 Tip: Always ask any lender specifically about VA eligibility requirements, benefits like no down payment, and how they handle loan servicing.