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Align Credit Union Offering FREE Homebuying Workshops in March

Events to be held in Danvers, Haverhill and Lowell

Align Credit Union is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a series of Homebuying Workshops in March. The free events will feature Align’s home financing experts along with a local realtor and attorney. At the workshops, attendees will learn how to find the perfect home, make the right offer, apply for a loan and close on their dream home. Topics will include:
• Developing a budget and savings plan
• Understanding and improving your credit score
• What you can afford to buy
• Searching for your dream home and tapping into MLS
• Foreclosures and short sales
• The importance of getting pre-approved
• Choosing the loan that’s right for you
• Low downpayment, low interest rate and first-time homebuyer programs
• The truth about closing costs

Refreshments will be served and all attendees will receive a coupon for $500 off Align closing costs.

The schedule is as follows:

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March 12
10am to noon
20 Cushing Avenue, Haverhill
RSVP to Rhonda Eason, Align Home Financing Consultant at (978) 275-2796 or REason@AlignCU.com

March 19
10am to noon
110 Newbury Street, Danvers
RSVP to Amy Spindler, Align Senior Home Financing Consultant at (978) 275-2755 or aspindler@AlignCU.com

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March 26
10am to noon
87 Hale Street, Lowell
RSVP to Derek Da Silva, Align Home Financing Consultant at (978) 275-2753 or Ddasilva@AlignCU.com

“These free workshops are really great. In two hours, you’ll learn everything you need to know and do to buy a new home,” said Senior Vice President of Home Financing, Judy Dodier. “After the workshop, you’ll be better prepared to make the right offer when you find the home of your dreams.”
About Align Credit Union
Since 1922, Align Credit Union has provided customized banking solutions to individuals and families throughout Northeastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Align offers a full suite of products and services including Personal and Business Banking, Mortgages, Financial Planning and Insurance. Founded as the Northern Massachusetts Telephone Workers Credit Union (NMTW), the Credit Union changed its name to Align in 2013. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works or attends school in many communities throughout Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. For additional information, stop by one of six branches in Amesbury, Danvers, Framingham, Haverhill and Lowell or visit www.AlignCU.com.

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