Home Buying Education

Home Buying Education

Join us to learn the ins and outs of the home buying process

Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or are looking for a change in housing, Ideal Credit Union's Home Buying Education Seminar will provide you with the information and tips you need to make the most of your purchase.

Topics will include

  • Knowing when you're ready to buy
  • The steps to buying your home
  • A walkthrough of the preapproval process
  • Guest speakers with years of experience

Available Seminars

Upcoming Live Events Date & Time Location

2025 Homebuying Guide: Turning Challenges into Opportunities

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January 17th | 6:00 - 7:30 PM Virtual
On-Demand Recorded Videos Date & Time Location

Home Buying with Expert Guest Victor Bradford

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On-demand

Recorded Webinar

Getting Preapproved

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Recorded Webinar

Credit Breakdown

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Recorded Webinar

Cost of Buying a Home

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Recorded Webinar

Ready to get started now?

Don't want to wait until the next seminar? We can meet with you to discuss all the same topics in person and answer the questions most important to you. Call us at 651-747-4663 or make an appointment today.


Meet the Team

Cynthia Stewart

Cynthia Stewart

Cynthia has been with Ideal CU since 1991. She has worked in the cash services area, member service and mortgage area. Cynthia has dedicated her career to identifying our member’s needs to ensure the products and services they have are best tailored to their needs.

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Phone: 651-773-2843

NMLS#: 446884


Doug Dotseth

Doug Dotseth

With over a decade of mortgage lending experience, Doug is committed to finding the best solutions for homebuyers and homeowners, whether purchasing or refinancing. He takes pride in guiding members through every step of the mortgage process to ensure a smooth and stress-free experience. In his free time, Doug enjoys golfing, fishing and cheering on Minnesota sports teams.

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Phone: 651-773-2824

NMLS#: 1857285


Ko Xiong

Ko Xiong

Ko joined the Ideal Mortgage team in 2017. As Mortgage Sales Manager, Ko focuses his efforts on ensuring that our members are equipped with the tools and resources needed to make informed decisions. Ko enjoys sharing in the home buying or refinancing journey as it brings him great joy seeing how Ideal's products and services benefit our member's lives.

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Phone: 651-773-2820

NMLS#: 1264959