Welcome to IHCDA University (IHCDA U), online educational programs concerning homebuyer education offered by Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA).*
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At IHCDA, we believe that every Hoosier deserves an opportunity to own a safe, affordable, good-quality home in an economically stable community. While our loan programs help many low to middle income people purchase a home, our mission is to help people stay in their homes. Therefore, we encourage completion of homebuyer education courses to qualify for our loan programs. To satisfy our requirements, we offer the online First Time Homebuyer Education course.
First time homebuyers: Regardless of what IHCDA loan program you are applying for, you must take the First Time Homebuyer Education course to qualify for the .125% mortgage rate reduction. The course information is designed to educate about the basics of the homebuying process so that you will be prepared for any situation you might encounter along the way.
With IHCDA U, the goal is for you to master the knowledge you need to be a successful homeowner. We use an innovative approach to help you master the knowledge you need to know as quickly as possible. As you learn, the program repeatedly assesses your mastery level so it can provide you with the specific information you need to fill gaps in your understanding. Once you achieve 90 percent mastery, you have satisfactorily completed the module. You can go through it as many times as you want until you reach 90 percent. There are 4 modules that must be completed.
To achieve the greatest benefit from this online course, you need to understand how the question and answer portions are constructed. Often, there are more correct answers than can be listed as options with the question, so even if you select correctly, please solidify your learning by visiting the explanation for more in-depth information. A complete listing of the information will be included in the explanation and will more extensively prepare you for successful homeownership. IHCDA U is based on the Confidence Based Learning (CBL) System. Through assessment, the CBL System identifies where you have doubt or misinformation from that which you already know. Once that is established, a personalized learning tool is developed so that you can master the subject matter. To learn more about how the CBL system streamlines the learning process, please visit the "How It Works" tab at the top of the screen.
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Please note: These online courses are only open to homebuyers in the state of Indiana.
* IHCDA is not an accredited academic institution. The terms IHCDA U and IHCDA University are used only to identify programs which meet IHCDA educational requirements for IHCDA loans to provide prospective homebuyers with important information about home ownership and personal financial management, and are not intended for any other use or purpose.