Events

Past Event

How Do I Obtain a Mortgage... And Can I Afford It?

October 23, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
America/New_York
Online

Does applying for a mortgage seem overwhelming?  Are you unsure where to begin?  This session will demystify the process and give you the information you need to increase your confidence as you consider purchasing a home.  

Presenters will cover:
-The mortgage process step-by-step.
-How to determine if a property is affordable for you.
-The importance of credit reports, how to interpret them, and factors that influence your score.
-How Columbia’s Affinity Mortgage Lending Program might benefit you.

Presenters: Alice Lesman, Director of Work/Life's Housing Information and Referral Service and lenders in the Affinity Mortgage Lending Program.
 

Contact Information

Office of Work/Life
(212) 854-8019