# Event Details - **Event Name**: FreddieMac CreditSmart® Essentials workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a workshop designed to help you understand credit and build financial confidence.About this EventWhat You'll Learn:? How credit works and why it matters? Smart financial habits for long-term success? Tools and resources to prepare for buying a homeWhy Attend?Whether you're just starting to think about homeownership or you're ready to take action, we're here to help you move forward with support and guidance every step of the way.Reserve Your Spot Today!Don't miss out on this opportunity to take the first step toward homeownership.Guild Mortgage Company; Company NMLS ID 3274; Equal Housing Opportunity; AZ BK #0018883; AZ BKBR# 1033615; AZ LO Lic.# 488353; Licensed by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act; NV Mortgage Company #1141; (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). All information, loan programs & interest rates are subject to change without notice. All loans are subject to underwriter approval. Terms and conditions apply. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction. One Harbison Way, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29212. For more licensing information, please visit www.guildmortgage.com/licensing. Guild Mortgage Company is not affiliated with the companies advertised. Guild Mortgage does not provide credit counseling or credit repair. Guild Mortgage provides home loan financing only. The event is for educational purposes only. Guild Mortgage is not affiliated with FreddieMac.Agenda?: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PMDoors open & registrationInfo: Guests check in and network with housing professional.?: 07:00 AM - 07:05 PMWelcome and intro?: 07:05 PM - 07:45 PMFinancial Literacy PresentationInfo: Topics include budgeting, credit, saving for a home, and mortgage basics.?: 07:45 PM - 08:00 PMAudience Q&AInfo: Open floor for attendees to ask questions of presenters and panelists.?: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PMNetworking Info: Have the opportunity to connect to help with any questions you may have and help prepare a plan for your next steps. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-columbia/freddiemac-creditsmart-essentials-workshop/100001974360003920 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: West Columbia - **state**: SC - **country**: United States - **location**: Brookland Banquet & Conference - **lat**: 33.9991874 - **long**: -81.07308189999999 - **full address**: Brookland Banquet & Conference, 1066 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: FreddieMac CreditSmart® Essentials workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/e3610f2a6cd77549c986887c2ba3b17d1c7701aadc4d6bc6550aa80dc6089e7e-rimg-w1200-h600-dc4876c1-gmir.jpg?v=1766276136 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is FreddieMac CreditSmart® Essentials workshop being held? - **A:** FreddieMac CreditSmart® Essentials workshop takes place on Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Brookland Banquet & Conference, 1066 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing FreddieMac CreditSmart® Essentials workshop? - **A:** FreddieMac CreditSmart® Essentials workshop is organized by Guild Mortgage Company. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** FreddieMac CreditSmart® Essentials workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in West Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Guild’s collaborative culture and commitment to diversity and inclusion enable it to deliver a personalized experience for each customer. With more than 4,500 employees and over 250 retail branches, Guild has relationships with credit unions, community banks, and other financial institutions and services loans in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Guild’s highly trained loan professionals are experienced in government-sponsored programs such as FHA, VA, USDA, down payment assistance programs and other specialized loan programs. Guild Mortgage Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guild Holdings Company, whose shares of Class A common stock trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GHLD.Guild Mortgage Company; Equal Housing Opportunity; NMLS #3274; Equal Opportunity Employer. For more licensing information, please visit www.guildmortgage.com/licensing." } ] } ] ```