Seminar for first-time home buyers in March

First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union is reaching out to the community by holding a seminar on "First Time Home Buying."

It will be held at 6:30 p.m. March 24 at its Bethlehem Branch at 257 Brodhead Road.

The seminar will focus on such topics as: first time home buying program, FHA lending options, steps to homeownership, review of a sales contract, avoiding mortgage fraud, advantages of owning a home, the benefits of getting pre-approved and what to expect at loan closing.

The seminar is being offered for free, but advance registration is required due to limited seating.

Interested individuals can register by calling 610-821-2400, ext. 6777, or by emailing mktgdept@firstcomcu.org.

First Commonwealth has served the Lehigh Valley for over 55 years with branch offices in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Fogelsville, Kutztown and Lehighton. First Commonwealth is a full-service, member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative serving over 750 regional employers in Berks, Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties. With over $500 million in assets, First Commonwealth is the Lehigh Valley's largest credit union.