"I've been denied for mortgages even though I pay my rent on time..."
You're not alone. 33 million Americans were "credit invisible" under the old FICO model. VantageScore 4.0 changes EVERYTHING — and most lenders still don't tell you about it.
Home Buyer Event 2026 · Mansfield TX
For aspiring homeowners and business owners in DFW: Discover VantageScore 4.0, ITIN strategies, $15K down-payment assistance programs, and the exact credit repair roadmap that banks DON'T want you to know about — all in ONE day.
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Saturday, Sept 19 • Mansfield TX • 9AM - 3PM
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Doors 8:30 AM)
📍 Michael Evans Sr. Education Bldg. B, 1188 W Broad Street, Mansfield, TX 76063
🍽️ Breakfast + Lunch Included ($20 value)
✅ QR Code Entry (credit report verification — we'll show you how)
The Problem
You're not alone. 33 million Americans were "credit invisible" under the old FICO model. VantageScore 4.0 changes EVERYTHING — and most lenders still don't tell you about it.
WRONG. ITIN holders CAN buy homes, access business funding, and build credit. We'll show you the exact programs (including Hometown Heroes $15K assistance) and walk you through the application LIVE.
Because you didn't have the NEW playbook. Our featured financial leaders (including Bruce Cornelius, JWill, Chekelah, and Quentin) reveal the 2026 credit repair strategies that actually WORK — including business credit lines of $50K–$250K with ZERO personal guarantee.
| BEFORE This Event | AFTER This Event |
|---|---|
| ❌ Confused about which credit score matters | ✅ Know exactly how VantageScore 4.0 works + how to access it FREE |
| ❌ Think ITIN = no mortgage | ✅ Have ITIN application started + know which lenders accept it |
| ❌ Paying $1,500/mo rent with nothing to show | ✅ Clear path to $15K down-payment assistance (Hometown Heroes) |
| ❌ Business stuck at 5-figures because of credit | ✅ Roadmap to $50K–$250K business credit lines |
| ❌ Don't know which "expert" to trust | ✅ Vetted panel of 28+ year mortgage pros, certified FICO specialists, tax strategists |
The Difference
They teach you WHAT to do — but never HOW to actually do it.
They talk about "building credit" in theory — but don't hand you the playbook, the tools, or the LIVE support to execute.
We're different.
On September 19th, you're not just learning ABOUT financial freedom.
You're STARTING the process — same day.
Summit Leadership
The visionaries, fintech architects, credit software developers, and mortgage experts leading the charge on September 19th.
Founder & CEO, HLP Credit Solutions Corporation
Credit Educator • Community Leader • Homeownership Advocate
Chekelah Phelps is the founder and driving force behind the Financial Literacy Summit Series.
Through HLP Credit Solutions, Chekelah connects families with practical credit education, home-buying resources, mortgage professionals, financial specialists, and community programs designed to support responsible homeownership.
Her featured session will explain how aspiring buyers can organize their financial preparation, understand their next steps, connect with qualified professionals, and create a realistic path toward purchasing a home.
A MESSAGE FROM CHEKELAH:
“Our community deserves access to the financial knowledge, professional resources, and opportunities needed to pursue homeownership with confidence.”
— Chekelah Phelps
Connecting Families With Education, Resources, and Homeownership Opportunities
FinTech & Credit Technology Architect
Credit Software Developer • AI Systems Engineer
Rick Jefferson builds the technology behind modern credit education and mortgage preparation.
Rick develops AI-powered credit-analysis software, mortgage-readiness engines, educational scoring tools, home-affordability calculators, debt-to-income calculators, business-credit platforms, compliance workflows, and interactive financial applications.
His featured session will explain VantageScore 4.0, Classic FICO, FICO 10T, trended credit data, lender scoring differences, mortgage calculations, and the future of AI-powered financial preparation.
A MESSAGE FROM RICK:
“The future of financial education is intelligent technology that helps people understand their position, calculate realistic options, and take organized action.”
— Rick Jefferson
Building the Technology Behind the Future of Credit and Homeownership
Regional Vice President, GFS Home Loans
NMLS #259978 • Founder, KissWealthNow
Chalamaine Armstrong helps individuals and families understand mortgage financing and prepare for responsible homeownership.
Through GFS Home Loans and KissWealthNow, Chalamaine guides prospective buyers through financing options, mortgage documentation, affordability, down-payment assistance opportunities, underwriting requirements, and the complete home-buying process.
Her featured session will explain preapproval, debt-to-income ratios, loan programs, closing costs, buyer documentation, down-payment planning, and the mistakes consumers should avoid before closing.
A MESSAGE FROM CHALAMAINE:
“Homeownership becomes more achievable when buyers understand the process, prepare early, and work with professionals who explain their options.”
— Chalamaine Armstrong
Financing Homes, Educating Families, and Building Wealth Through Ownership
Founder & CEO, The CEO Tax Software
Tax Professional • Software Distributor • Business Educator
Germany Williams is a tax professional, entrepreneur, and software distributor with more than 20 years of tax-industry experience.
Through The CEO Tax Software, Germany provides professional tax software, hands-on training, business support, and proven strategies that help tax preparers launch, operate, and grow profitable tax businesses.
His featured session will explain tax technology, business ownership, self-employed income preparation, financial documentation, tax-business development, and how organized tax records can support long-term financial and homeownership goals.
A MESSAGE FROM GERMANY:
“This business started with my father believing in me. Today, my passion is paying that knowledge forward by helping others build successful tax businesses of their own.”
— Germany Williams
Empowering Tax Professionals Through Technology, Education, and Entrepreneurship
President & CEO, People’s Title LLC
Technology Executive • Real Estate Entrepreneur • Community Advocate
Johnnie Morine is President and CEO of People’s Title LLC, a 100% Black-owned Texas title company serving North Texas and the Greater Houston area. After beginning his career in engineering, Johnnie built an international technology company before expanding into real estate.
He founded The Morine Group, REALTORS®, grew the brokerage to more than 70 agents, owned a RE/MAX brokerage, established Morine Empire Realty & Associates, and ultimately entered the title insurance industry.
His featured session will explain title insurance, property ownership, title searches, closing preparation, title defects, title stabilization, heirs’ property, and why resolving ownership issues is essential to protecting a family’s home and generational wealth.
A MESSAGE FROM JOHNNIE:
“Protecting Property Ownership, Strengthening Communities, and Building Generational Wealth.”
— Johnnie Morine
Johnnie is committed to financial literacy, affordable housing, scholarships, real estate education, entrepreneurship, and helping families protect the property and wealth they work to build.
Founder & Agent Team Lead, Uptown Luxe Realty
Powered by NB Elite Realty
Luxury REALTOR® • Real Estate Investor • Developer • Entrepreneur
Amy Redix is a Luxury REALTOR®, real estate investor, developer, and entrepreneur with more than 15 years of residential, commercial, and investment real estate experience across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Recognized among the top 5% of more than 800 REALTORS® at a leading brokerage, Amy combines local market expertise, skilled negotiation, corporate business strategy, property-flipping experience, and firsthand knowledge of real estate investing.
Her featured session will explain property selection, market analysis, offer strategy, negotiation, luxury real estate, investment opportunities, property development, and how buyers can approach real estate as both a homeownership decision and a long-term wealth-building tool.
A MESSAGE FROM AMY:
“Turning Real Estate Opportunities Into Ownership, Investment, and Lasting Wealth.”
— Amy Redix
Amy leads a team of elite real estate professionals committed to helping buyers, sellers, and investors make informed decisions, create opportunities, and achieve lasting success.
REALTOR®, Spirit Real Estate
Buyer Advocate • Seller Representative • Community Professional
Charlotta Kidd is a dedicated REALTOR® serving buyers, sellers, and real estate investors throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Known for her professionalism, strong work ethic, and client-first approach, Charlotta helps individuals and families navigate one of life’s most important financial decisions with confidence, integrity, and personalized guidance.
Her featured session will explain the home-search process, working with a real estate agent, preparing competitive offers, evaluating properties, negotiating terms, understanding transaction milestones, preparing for closing, and avoiding common first-time homebuyer mistakes.
A MESSAGE FROM CHARLOTTA:
“Building Trusted Relationships, Creating Opportunities, and Helping Families Find Their Way Home.”
— Charlotta Kidd
Whether purchasing a first home, finding a forever home, or preparing a property for sale, Charlotta is committed to creating a smooth, rewarding, and memorable experience.
Founder, Ms B The Money Lady™
AI Capital Strategist • Lending Professional • Business Systems Innovator
Tunita Bailey, professionally known as Ms B The Money Lady™, is an experienced lending professional, mortgage educator, entrepreneur, speaker, and AI capital strategist with more than 30 years of industry experience.
Through the AI Capital Ecosystem™ and Mortgage Training Academy, Tunita helps entrepreneurs, real estate professionals, loan officers, and business owners use technology, capital-readiness strategies, professional education, and automated business systems to create sustainable growth.
Her featured session will explain capital readiness, mortgage-industry opportunities, AI-powered business development, real estate investing, relationship management, business automation, lending preparation, and how entrepreneurs can use modern technology to turn ideas and professional relationships into revenue.
A MESSAGE FROM TUNITA:
“Where AI, Capital, and Business Systems Build Wealth.”
— Tunita Bailey
Tunita’s work connects financial experience with emerging technology, giving professionals practical tools to capture leads, improve follow-up, and build scalable businesses.
Director of Marketing and Sales, HLP Credit Solutions
Financial Coach • Educator • Business Funding Strategist
Quentin Cannon helps individuals, families, and business owners overcome financial obstacles and create organized pathways toward credit improvement, homeownership preparation, business funding, and long-term financial success.
Before entering financial services, Quentin served as an educator and high school basketball coach. Those experiences shaped the coaching-centered leadership style he now brings to every client relationship through education, accountability, strategic planning, and consistent support.
His featured session will explain credit-restoration planning, financial goal setting, mortgage preparation, responsible business-funding readiness, client accountability, and the practical steps consumers and entrepreneurs can take to strengthen their financial position.
A MESSAGE FROM QUENTIN:
“Educating Clients, Building Confidence, and Fixing the Way Life Affects You.”
— Quentin Cannon
Guided by the values of hard work, relationships, teamwork, effort, continuous improvement, and positive influence.
Founder and Team Leader, BCertain Team at Realty of America
Real Estate Advisor • Business Leader • Client Advocate
Brian Certain brings nearly 40 years of business leadership, relationship building, and client service experience to the real estate industry.
Before entering real estate, Brian built a successful Allstate insurance agency from the ground up. That experience taught him the importance of protecting families, honoring fiduciary responsibilities, communicating clearly, and helping clients make informed financial decisions.
Today, Brian leads the BCertain Team at Realty of America, serving buyers and sellers throughout Mansfield, Midlothian, Burleson, Crowley, Arlington, Grand Prairie, Corsicana, and surrounding Texas communities.
Brian believes real estate is about more than completing a transaction. It is about nurturing, guiding, educating, and coaching people through one of the most important decisions of their lives.
At the Home Buyer Event 2026, Brian will help attendees understand the home-search process, local real estate markets, working effectively with a real estate professional, preparing to make a competitive offer, and navigating the journey from initial consultation through closing and beyond.
A MESSAGE FROM BRIAN:
“The closing is not an end. It is just the beginning of a relationship built on trust, service, and continued support.”
— Brian Certain
Helping Families Move Forward, One Home and One Honest Conversation at a Time.
Community Manager and Licensed REALTOR®, Bloomfield Homes
New-Construction Specialist • Consultant • Trainer • Media Host
Michelle D. Jones helps families understand the opportunities, decisions, and preparation involved in purchasing a newly constructed home.
A graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Communications and a minor in Sociology, Michelle brings extensive experience in real estate, professional training, consulting, public education, technology implementation, and community engagement.
Bloomfield Homes
143 Crystal Lake Lane
Red Oak, Texas 76063
Her featured session will help attendees understand the new-home buying process, builder communities, available home options, construction timelines, purchasing considerations, and the steps required to move confidently toward homeownership.
A MESSAGE FROM MICHELLE:
“Homeownership begins with knowledge, preparation, and the confidence to make informed decisions.”
— Michelle D. Jones
Helping Families Discover New Possibilities Through Education and Homeownership.
REALTOR® & DFW Real Estate Panelist
Real Estate Advocate • Homebuyer Specialist • Community Advisor
Stephanie Denlar Lopez is a dedicated DFW real estate professional and advocate for accessible, sustainable homeownership across North Texas.
She specializes in guiding first-time buyers through market navigation, loan program selection, offer negotiation, and overcoming credit obstacles to achieve long-term wealth through real estate.
Stephanie will share actionable strategies for navigating today's DFW housing market, maximizing down payment assistance programs, and positioning buyers for successful offer acceptances.
Strategic Integration
Leading financial technology executives and growth leaders connecting advanced credit analytics with consumer homeownership journeys.
CEO & Co-Founder, MyFreeScoreNow
FinTech Executive • Credit Technology Innovator • Partner Advocate
Bruce Cornelius leads the vision and continued development of MyFreeScoreNow, a consumer credit and financial wellness technology platform.
Through MyFreeScoreNow, Bruce helps provide consumers and professionals with access to credit reports, credit monitoring, credit-score education, score-tracking tools, financial insights, and technology designed to support more informed financial decisions.
His featured session will explain VantageScore 4.0, modern credit-monitoring technology, consumer financial access, partner integrations, data transparency, and how credit professionals, lenders, and real estate professionals can use technology to better prepare and educate consumers.
As CEO and Co-Founder, Bruce also leads the company’s expanding affiliate and professional partner network, connecting technology with the organizations that serve consumers throughout their financial and home-buying journeys.
A MESSAGE FROM BRUCE:
“Our mission has always been centered on access, transparency and putting customers first.”
— Bruce Cornelius
Expanding Credit Access, Advancing Financial Technology, and Supporting Consumer Choice
Head of Growth & Marketing, MyFreeScoreNow
U.S. Veteran • Business Strategist • Community Builder
JWill helps credit professionals, entrepreneurs, real estate professionals, and financial educators transform relationships into sustainable business growth.
As Head of Growth and Marketing at MyFreeScoreNow, JWill supports partner education, affiliate development, community engagement, strategic marketing, live training, and the expansion of the MyFreeScoreNow professional network.
JWill brings the leadership, discipline, determination, and commitment to service developed through his experience as a United States military veteran.
His featured session will explain how credit and mortgage professionals can use technology, education, consistent follow-up, and responsible partnerships to serve more consumers and build stronger businesses.
PARTNER FOCUS:
His message is centered on disciplined execution, authentic relationships, continuous education, and creating opportunities that benefit both professionals and the communities they serve.
— JWill
Helping Professionals Build Relationships, Expand Their Reach, and Create Greater Community Impact
Chief Operating Officer & Head of Operations, MyFreeScoreNow
Credit Technology Executive • Operations Strategist • Affiliate Success Leader
Rafael Molina is an accomplished financial-technology and operations executive who helps lead the systems, services, partner support, and consumer experience behind MyFreeScoreNow.
With more than a decade of experience in operations management, vendor relations, contact-center leadership, compliance, customer experience, and process improvement, Rafael understands how to build reliable systems that serve both financial professionals and the consumers who depend on them.
At MyFreeScoreNow, Rafael helps oversee operational execution and supports the continued development of a modern credit-monitoring platform that provides access to three-bureau credit reports, VantageScore 4.0, ScoreTrends, Optimal Path planning tools, and credit-report access using either an SSN or an ITIN.
During the Home Buyer Event, Rafael will help attendees understand how credit monitoring supports mortgage preparation, what information appears across three-bureau credit reports, how scoring models and score factors work, and how consumers can track changes over time before speaking with a mortgage professional.
His featured presentation will give credit professionals, lenders, REALTORS®, and strategic partners a closer look at how MyFreeScoreNow supports consumer education, affiliate growth, client retention, credit-report analysis, and long-term financial preparation.
A MESSAGE FROM RAFAEL:
“Technology becomes powerful when it gives consumers understandable information and gives professionals better tools to serve them.”
— Rafael Molina
Connecting Credit Technology, Operational Excellence, and Consumer Financial Readiness
Advance Planning • Family Protection • Legacy Preparation
Dignity Memorial Specialist (10+ Years) • Family Advocate • Legacy Strategist
Ana Nolasco has worked with Dignity Memorial for more than 10 years, helping families secure greater peace of mind and protection for their families and futures.
Ana understands that responsible homeownership includes more than purchasing a property. Families must also prepare to protect their homes, document important wishes, reduce unexpected financial burdens, and preserve what they are building for future generations.
During the HLP Homebuyer Event, Ana will help attendees understand how advance planning can become part of a complete homeownership and family-protection strategy.
Her presentation will introduce the importance of preparing before a family emergency, communicating personal wishes, organizing essential information, and protecting loved ones from having to make difficult decisions without guidance.
FAMILY PROTECTION MISSION:
“Responsible homeownership means protecting what you build. Advance planning gives your family peace of mind and protects your legacy for generations to come.”
— Ana Nolasco
Helping Families Protect Their Homes, Prepare for the Future, and Preserve Their Legacy
🧾 Tax Strategy Specialists — Maximize deductions, minimize liability, protect your wealth.
🏦 Banking Partners (PNC Bank) — Business accounts, merchant services, small business loans.
📊 MyFreeScoreNow Affiliates — Credit monitoring, score tracking, dispute tools.
🕊️ Family Protection & Legacy Planning (Dignity Memorial®) — Advance planning, emergency preparedness, and preserving family wealth.
🏡 Real Estate Professionals — Investment strategies, house-hacking, rental financing.
🎖️ Retired NFL/NBA Athletes (Special Guests) — How they built wealth AFTER the game (and the mistakes they made so you don't have to).
Watch Our Official Seminar Invitation
Take 40 seconds to hear directly from our team on why this summit is completely different. We are bringing realtors, approved lenders, title experts, tax specialists, and credit restoration consultants into a single room to help you walk out with active approvals.
📅 Sept 19 · Mansfield, TX
📍 Venue: Michael Evans Sr. Education Bldg. B, 1188 W Broad Street, Mansfield, TX 76063
🏌️ Bonus Community Event — Sept 18
The 18th Annual Dr. Michael A. Evans Sr. Scholarship Golf Classic tees off the day before the Summit at Tangle Ridge Golf Course, Cedar Hill. Individual $125 · Team $500 · evansscholarship.org
Real Results
"I came to last year's event skeptical. I left with a pre-approval letter and closed on my first home 60 days later. This changed my family's trajectory."
"The business credit strategy taught at this event got me $75K in credit lines in 90 days. I used that to buy inventory and 10X'd my revenue. Best event I've ever attended."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I didn't have an SSN and thought I'd never own a home. The ITIN workshop changed everything. I'm now in escrow on a 3-bedroom in Cedar Hill."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"The Hometown Heroes program gave me $15K for my down payment. I'm a teacher making $52K/year — I never thought I could afford a house. Now I'm a homeowner."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"VantageScore 4.0 made me 'scoreable' for the first time. My FICO was invisible, but VantageScore gave me a 680. Got approved for a mortgage 3 weeks later."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I've been to 5 'financial freedom' seminars. This is the ONLY one that actually delivered actionable steps. No fluff. Just real strategies."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"The Q&A panels alone were worth 10X the ticket price. I got answers to questions I've been asking for YEARS."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"My credit score went from 580 to 720 in 4 months using the strategies from this event. Just refinanced my car and saved $180/month."
*Testimonials reflect individual experiences from past attendees and are not typical. Results vary based on your credit history, income, effort, and market conditions. No specific credit score improvement, loan approval, or funding amount is guaranteed. This event provides education, not credit repair services, legal advice, or lending decisions.
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