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Helping Your Child Buy a Home | Utah Property Playbook
Utah Property Playbook Workshop

Helping Your Child Buy a Home Without Creating Financial Problems

A practical workshop for first-time buyers and parents who want to understand qualification, family help, down payment options, and the mistakes that can make approval harder.

Date & Time April 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Location Intercap Lending
Address 365 S Garden Grove Ln, Suite 130
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Who Should Attend Parents + First-Time Buyers
The Real Question

The question isn’t just whether to help.

It’s how to help without creating a problem.


Many parents want to help their child buy a home, but the options can feel confusing. A gift, family loan, co-signature, retirement withdrawal, or poorly timed money transfer can all affect the mortgage process differently.


Good intentions matter. Structure matters more.

Two Common Situations

Which situation feels more like you?

1

We want to help, but we’re not sure we can.

You may not need to write a huge check or co-sign to make a difference. The right plan starts by understanding qualification, affordability, and what resources may already be available.

2

We’re ready to help, but we don’t want to do it wrong.

Before moving money, gifting funds, pulling from retirement, or promising help, understand how lenders may view the structure.

This workshop is built for both.

What Can Go Wrong

The wrong kind of help can backfire.

Helping is not the problem. Helping without structure is.

  • Moving money the wrong way can complicate approval.
  • Retirement withdrawals can create unintended consequences.
  • Poorly structured support can weaken the loan file.
  • Waiting too long can make the target keep moving.
Workshop Takeaways

What You’ll Learn

How first-time buyer qualification actually works
How parents can help without guessing
Gift vs. loan vs. co-signing considerations
Why moving money the wrong way can create problems
Why waiting is not always the safest strategy
How to start building a plan around your situation
Who Should Attend

This workshop is for families who need clarity before making a move.

  • First-time buyers wondering if they can qualify
  • Parents who want to help but are not sure how
  • Families considering gifting or lending money
  • Parents worried about co-signing
  • Buyers who feel stuck waiting and saving
  • Families who want a smarter conversation before making a decision
Reserve Your Seat

Bring your parent. Bring your child. Bring your questions.

Leave with more clarity about the options, risks, and next steps before making a financial decision.