BANGOR – MaineStream Finance is offering a certified training course that helps potential home buyers make prudent home purchasing decisions.

Classes will be held 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 16 and 23, at the Penquis social services agency, 262 Harlow St. The fee is $25 per person and payment must be received before the class begins. For information, call 800-215-4942, ext. 424.