September 27, 2005

People's Bank To Present Homebuyer Education Program

WHAT:
People's Bank will present "Unlocking the Possibilities of Home Ownership," a free, four-part educational series. The series will be conducted entirely in Spanish. Topics include: "Pathway to Homeownership: A Step-by-Step Overview;" "The Mortgage Pre-Qualification Process and the Importance of Planning and Budgeting;" "Understanding Your Credit Profile and Financing Your New Home;" and "Selecting a Home and the Home Inspection."

WHY:
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a "First-Time Homebuyer Education Certificate," which is required by many state and federally subsidized mortgage lending programs. These programs may offer participants reduced interest rates, discounted closing costs and/or low down-payment options.

WHO:
People's Bank Homebuyer Education Manager and Homebuyer Instructor Daniel Resto Guest speakers will include Carolina Preciado, Century 21 Roman Realty, Pro Check Home Inspection Services and a local real estate attorney.

WHEN:
Tuesday, October 4 and October 11;Thursday, October 6 and October 13. All classes start at 6 p.m. and end at 9 p.m.

WHERE:
350 Bedford Street, Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Stamford, CT

To register, call Dan Resto at (203) 338-2895. Space is limited.

Founded in 1842, People's Bank (peoples.com) is one of Connecticut's largest banks with assets of $11 billion, more than 240 ATMs and 154 branches, 68 of which offer convenient seven-day banking in Super Stop & Shop locations across the state. A diversified financial services company, People's Bank provides consumer, commercial, insurance, retail investment and trust services to personal and business banking customers. People's Bank is the official banking partner of the University of Connecticut Division of Athletics. For more information about People's, its products and services, please call 800-772-1090, visit peoples.com or any of People's branches.