February 11, 2008 (Westerly, Rhode Island). . . The Washington Trust Company and Rhode Island Housing will host a free seminar, "First-Time Homebuying Made Easy," on Wednesday, February 20th, beginning at 6 p.m. at Washington Trust's Franklin Street Office, 126 Franklin Street, Westerly, R.I.
The seminar will explore all aspects of the home purchasing process, including what to expect when buying a home, down payment and closing cost options, the criteria lenders use to examine applicants, and program qualifications. Speakers will include a Rhode Island Housing representative, a Consumer Credit Counseling Service representative, and Janell Hayes-Bruno, assistant vice president and mortgage officer from Washington Trust.
Reservations are required to ensure space and course material availability. Attendees will receive the homebuyer's education certificate that is required for Rhode Island Housing financing. For reservations, call The Washington Trust Company, 401-348-1334 or 1-800-475-2265 x1334.
The Washington Trust Company is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., a $2.5 billion corporation headquartered in Westerly, Rhode Island. Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is the largest independent bank and the oldest community bank in the nation, headquartered in Rhode Island. A state-chartered bank, Washington Trust offers a full range of financial services, including business banking, personal banking, and wealth management and trust services, through its offices located in Rhode Island, southeastern Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Corporation's common stock trades on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol WASH. Web site address: www.washtrust.com.