Lock & Key Homebuyers Club
Funding Amount
$1,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Lock & Key Homebuyers Club
Funder: Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation (UREC), in partnership with Chase Bank
Award Amount: Up to $1,500 closing cost grant (upon program completion)
Geographic Scope: Greater Baton Rouge Area, Louisiana
Program Type: Free, membership-based homebuyer education and counseling initiative
Background
The Lock & Key Homebuyers Club is a no-cost membership program that prepares individuals for homeownership. The program provides both individual and group counseling to individuals who have faced obstacles with the homebuying process and desire additional information and resources to become ready for homeownership.
Focus Areas
- Affordable housing
- Homeownership readiness
- First-time homebuyer support
Program Benefits
- Closing cost grant: Opportunity to qualify for $1,500 closing cost assistance (upon program completion)
- Credit report: Receipt of a detailed credit report plan
- Comprehensive homebuyer education: Covers: - Homebuyer readiness - Banking and credit - Financing a home - Home selection - Loan closing - And more
- Individual and group counseling: Access to both formats
Eligibility
- Individuals interested in homeownership
- Individuals who have faced obstacles with the homebuying process
- No specific geographic or income restrictions mentioned
Contact Information
UREC Main Office
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Complete the online application at the program website
Submission Details
- Format: Online submission
- Timing: Cohort-based (multiple cohorts offered throughout the year)
- Notification: Participants will receive updates via email upon registration
Program Duration
- Session Length: 4 sessions typically running over 4-8 weeks
- Example: February 2025 – March 2025 cohort mentioned in 2025 announcements
- Upcoming Cohort: April 30, 2026 - Lock & Key Cohort #13 (as of the website's news feed)
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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