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Education platform designed to aid Pa. homebuyers
Stacy Wescoe//July 2, 2026//
Listen to this articleThe Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is continuing its work to help residents of the state with home ownership.
The agency has just launched a new custom homebuyer education course, an online program designed in partnership with Framework, a homeownership education platform.
The courses are offered to Pennsylvania homebuyers at no cost and provides families with bilingual and audio-enabled education designed to prepare for homeownership.
Built on Framework’s nationally recognized platform, the course is integrated into PHFA‘s existing mortgage programs and equips aspiring homebuyers with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the homebuying process successfully.
Homebuyers can choose to take the course independently or pair it with one-on-one counseling through a participating housing counseling agency, giving Pennsylvanians the option to blend self-paced online learning with personalized support.
“For nearly 15 years, our agency has put education at the forefront of our services to ensure it remains a critical part of sustainable homeownership,” said PHFA Executive Director and CEO Robin Wiessmann. “With Framework, we replaced our legacy course with one that speaks directly to the needs of Pennsylvania families—from first-time buyers to veterans to households making accessibility modifications—while also giving us the ability to measure impact and continuously strengthen our programs.”
Through this partnership, Wiessmann said PHFA is extending its reach beyond traditional homebuyer education to provide families with pathways to long-term success.
The Framework platform includes post-purchase courses available for homebuyers who want to continue their homeownership education, Framework’s free newsletter offering timely tips and housing news and HomeServices, a marketplace with special deals, savings, and partner offerings tailored for Framework learners
Wiessmann said homeowners who complete a course on Framework experience a 28% lower foreclosure rate than the national average, underscoring the long-term impact of high-quality homeownership education paired with ongoing support.
