Services

Built to Empower our Low-Moderate Income Communities

Homeownership

Welcome to Trinity Empowerment Consortium – Where Homeownership Dreams Come True! We specialize in coaching and
education services for first-time homebuyers, helping you navigate the path to homeownership.

Education

– Empowers first-time buyers with the knowledge and tools needed to become successful homeowners through HUD-approved workshops and online courses.

Target Audience:  1st Time Homebuyers, Renters preparing to buy, Purchasers seeking down payment assistance and subsidies

Learning Objectives: What you will learn,

  • The homebuying process
  • Budgeting and credit
  • Mortgage basics
  • How to avoid predatory lending

Homeownership Retention

Foreclosure Prevention Counseling

Reverse Mortgage Counseling

Post-Purchase Counseling

Foreclosure Prevention Counseling – to help homeowners at risk of foreclosure understand their options and take action to retain their home

Target Audience:

            Homeowners behind on mortgage payments

            Homeowners who have received foreclosure notices

            Homeowners impacted by financial hardship

Assistance Available

            Personalized action plan

            Loan Modification Support

            Mediation Assistance

            Legal Referrals if needed

Reverse Mortgage Counseling – HUD mandated education for seniors considering a HECM Reverse Mortgage.

Target Audience:

  • Homeowners aged 62+
  • Seniors exploring ways to tap into home equity

Learning Objectives

  • How reverse mortgages work
  • Pros and cons
  • Your rights and responsibilities
  • Alternatives to reverse mortgages

Post-Purchase Counseling – Support for new homeowners on how to maintain financial stability and protect their investment.

Target Audience:

  • Recent homebuyers
  • Families transitioning from renting to owning

Learning Objectives:

  • Home maintenance tips
  • Budgeting as a homeowner
  • Escrow and taxes
  • Refinancing options

Financial Wellness

Financial Empowerment & Budgeting

Estate Planning Support

VITA TAX PREPARATION

Financial Empowerment & Budgeting- One-on-one coaching and tools to improve money management and increase financial stability.

Target Audience:

  • Anyone seeking to improve budgeting
  • Individuals recovering from financial hardship
  • People preparing to buy a home

Learning Objectives:

  • Budget creation
  • Smart saving strategies
  • Managing debt
  • Building emergency funds

Estate Planning Support – Guidance on protecting your legacy, ensuring assets are passed down properly, and avoiding future family disputes.

Target Audience

  • Current homeowners
  • Multigenerational families
  • Seniors planning their estate

What You’ll Learn / Receive:

  • Basics of wills and trusts
  • How to avoid probate
  • Family legacy planning

Referrals to legal professionals

Free 1040 tax preparation for current and past 3 years