First-Time Homebuyer Course · Starts Dec 2026

Buying your first home shouldn’t feel this scary.

Three live sessions that take you from “no idea” to confidently holding your keys.

Your $49 comes back in full when you close with Wonder Rates.

3 sessions · 90 min eachOnce a week for 3 weeksZoom · OnlineTaught in VietnameseFor buyers in every state

Sound familiar?

“I don’t know where to start.”

“What if the bank says no?”

“How much do I really need saved?”

“What if I overpay or miss a hidden cost?”

“The paperwork is all jargon.”

“Who can I trust?”

You’re not behind. Nobody teaches this. We do.

Who it’s for

First-time buyers, in every state

  • You want to buy, but the US real estate market is new to you.
  • The loan, the search and the purchase all feel confusing.
  • You’re not sure how to keep costs down, short on information, or not comfortable in English.

What you’ll learn

3 sessions · 90 minutes each

  • 1The homebuying process, start to finish
  • 2Why your credit score matters, and how to build it
  • 3A financial plan, your income documents and your down payment
  • 4How to choose the realtor and loan officer you work with
  • 5Touring, pricing a home, and making the right offer
  • 6Finding the loan program that fits you
Session 1

Financial foundation: where do you stand?

Know what home you can afford, what you can borrow, and your monthly payment.

Session 2

The right loan and pre-approval

Choose the loan that fits you and get your file ready for pre-approval.

Session 3

Your real-world buying plan

A clear roadmap from house hunting to offer, escrow and keys — plus a money plan for after.

After class, you won’t do this alone

  • Retake the course free, as often as you like
  • Full recordings of every session
  • 100% tuition refund when you close your loan or first home with Wonder Rates
  • 1:1 support from Wonder Rates advisors, realtors and loan officers when you buy
  • The Wonder Rates team on hand 24/7 to answer questions and read documents with you
Tuition
$49

For all three sessions

Your tuition is refunded in full when you finish the course and close your loan or first home with Wonder Rates. Refund terms are confirmed at registration.

Why charge at all? So every seat goes to someone who shows up for all three sessions — each class gets real time from our loan officers.

Save your seat
Schedule

Starts December 2026

  • A new class every month
  • One session a week for 3 weeks · 90 minutes each
  • Live on Zoom · Online

Exact dates are sent after you register.

Questions

How much is it?

$49 for all three sessions. Your tuition is refunded in full when you finish the course and close your loan or first home with Wonder Rates. Refund terms are confirmed at registration.

I know nothing about buying a home. Is that OK?

That’s exactly who it’s for. We start from zero.

I’m not in California. Can I join?

Yes — the course works in every state. Loan support and the refund apply in the 17 states where Wonder Rates lends: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, LA, MI, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA.

What if I miss a session?

You get the full recording and can retake it free in a later class.

What language is it taught in?

Vietnamese, with the English terms you’ll see on real documents.

Do I have to get my loan with Wonder Rates?

No. You’re free to choose any lender. The refund applies only if you close with us.

Save your seat in the next class — $49

Your tuition is refunded in full when you finish the course and close your loan or first home with Wonder Rates. Refund terms are confirmed at registration.

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