First-Time Homebuyers
If you’re new to buying a home, here’s what you can expect and how to navigate the process
Latest First-Time Homebuyer Articles
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Guide to no-down-payment mortgages: Am I eligible?
Some options if you want a house but your savings are small.
5 min read Feb 26, 2025 -
Texas first-time homebuyer assistance programs
These programs may be the key to your new home in Texas.
8 min read Feb 26, 2025 -
Mortgage brokers: What they do and how they help homebuyers
This home-financing pro could help you find that perfect loan.
9 min read Feb 26, 2025 -
New York first-time homebuyer assistance programs
These programs can help first-time homebuyers in New York.
10 min read Feb 26, 2025 -
Bankrate’s 2025 Home Affordability Report
Despite costs and regrets, most Americans still value homeownership.
10 min read Feb 26, 2025 -
Pennsylvania first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re buying your first home in Pennsylvania, help is available.
8 min read Feb 25, 2025 -
South Carolina first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in South Carolina, help is available.
5 min read Feb 25, 2025 -
How much is an FHA loan down payment?
These loans are made for folks who are struggling to afford a home of their own.
4 min read Feb 25, 2025 -
Wisconsin first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Wisconsin, help is available.
5 min read Feb 25, 2025 -
New Hampshire first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in New Hampshire, help is available.
7 min read Feb 24, 2025
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