11th Annual Oklahoma Homebuyer Education Conference Financing, Building, and Restoring Affordable Homeownership Sponsored by OK Housing Finance Agency, First Mortgage Company, OG&E, OK Bankers Association, OK State Home Builders Association, and Stratos Realty November 19, 2014 (with optional CHEP workshops 8:00am – 12:30pm November 20) Oklahoma Weatherization Training Center, 605 Centennial Blvd., Edmond, OK 73013 8:00 8:30 10:00 Registration Opening Session: The State of the Affordable Housing Market Homeownership is particularly impacted by economic conditions in the affordable market. This session will present current market conditions that may suggest what needs to be done to improve efforts to see more working families acquire and maintain homeownership. Break served in Exhibit Hall 10:15 Financing Affordable Housing: Resources and Eligibility The increase in loan-to-value rates since 2010 makes down payment and other programs more important than ever for attaining homeownership. This session will include people from statewide and local programs that help people who could not otherwise afford homeownership acquire the capital needed to purchase their home. It will clarify eligibility, property condition requirements and inspections that may sometime affect closing. 11:45 LUNCH and OHEA Membership Meeting with Elections – Speaker TBA 1:15 Building Affordable Housing Oklahoma has several options for acquiring new affordable housing, but there can be challenges. Steps have been taken to address these issues and those representing potential buyers need to be aware of the options that can result in homeownership for their clients. This panel will explain options and explain how proactively addressing the affordable financing process can result in a successful experience for homebuyers and their counselors. Break served in Exhibit Hall 2:30 2:45 Restoring Affordable Housing The inventory of foreclosed properties can provide affordable housing opportunities if those attempting to purchase these homes understand how to navigate the process. Not only must you understand the issues surrounding title but there can, after all this time, be issues with the condition of the property that need to be addressed during the purchasing process for homeownership to be successful. 4:00 Adjourn Optional Comprehensive Continuing Education workshops for Certified Homebuyer Education Professionals on November 20, 8:00 am to 12:30 pm 11th Annual Homebuyer Education Conference November 19, 2014 (with optional CHEP workshop November 20, 2014) Oklahoma Weatherization Training Center 605 Centennial Boulevard, Edmond, OK 73013 First Name Last Name Nickname for your badge Title Organization Address State Phone Fax Zip Email address □ Check here if you want your contact information withheld from the conference participants list. To pay by check please complete this form and mail to 605 Centennial Blvd, Edmond, OK 73013 or fax to 405-509-2712 and bring your check to the conference registration desk. To pay by Credit Card please provide the following information: □ VISA □ Mastercard Sorry, we do not accept Discover or American Express Card Number Expiration Date Amount to be charged to card $ Card Code Last three digits from back of card See Payment Information below. Signature Name on card If different from above CHECK ONE Attire is business casual. We strongly suggest that you dress in layers or bring a light sweater or jacket to ensure you will be comfortable. PAYMENT INFORMATION Conference Registration fees: □ OHEA Members $65.00 □ Nonmembers $85.00 □ CHEP Workshop November 20 $45.00 Comprehensive Continuing Education Cycle One: Money Management, Credit & Life as a Homeowner are reviewed. Make checks payable to OKACAA and mail to: OHEA c/o OKACAA 605 Centennial Blvd. Edmond, OK 73013 Fax: 405-509-2712 Purchase order enclosed. P.O.# Payment and Cancellation Policies Payment in full must be received by the start of the conference. Refunds are available if you cancel by 5:00 pm Monday, November 10. Accommodations: We can provide a list of hotels in the Edmond area with recommendations from various online sources. Please email [email protected] or call Wanda or Tricia at 405-949-1495 and we can email or fax the information to you. Directions: The Oklahoma Weatherization Training Center is located at 605 Centennial Blvd., Edmond, OK 73013. From I-35 or US-77/Broadway Extension: go rd west on 33 Street. Turn north on Kelly. The first stop light is Centennial. Turn east (right) and continue to the first intersection – Linda Lane. The training center is on the northeast corner of Centennial and Linda Lane. For registration assistance contact Wanda Welters In OKC calling area: 949-1495 Outside calling area: 866-HOW-2OWN (866-469-2696) Program info available at [email protected] OHEA is funded, in part, by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka. OHEA is administered by the Oklahoma Association of Community Action Agencies.