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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Closing documents: A guide for homebuyers
Be prepared for closing day with this checklist.
5 min read Jan 10, 2024 -
3 percent down mortgages: A guide to your options
You don’t have to have a 20 percent down payment to get a mortgage.
5 min read Jan 10, 2024 -
How to improve your finances before your first mortgage
Here are three ways to boost your financial profile — before you apply for a home loan.
7 min read Jan 09, 2024 -
What is PITI?
Lenders look at PITI to help determine whether you’ll be able to repay your loan.
6 min read Jan 09, 2024 -
Types of mortgage lenders and how to choose
Not all lenders are alike. Here’s how to distinguish them, and why it matters for your mortgage.
5 min read Jan 05, 2024 -
Best mortgage lenders with no origination fee in 2024
Here are some of the best no-fee mortgage lenders in 2024.
4 min read Jan 04, 2024 -
Best mortgage lenders in California for 2024
Here are some of the best mortgage lenders in California in 2024.
2 min read Jan 04, 2024 -
Best mortgage lenders in Florida in 2024
Here are some of the best mortgage lenders in Florida in 2024.
2 min read Jan 04, 2024 -
Best mortgage lenders in Texas in 2024
Here are some of the best mortgage lenders in Texas in 2024.
2 min read Jan 04, 2024 -
What is RESPA?
RESPA is complicated, but three key areas matter most to homebuyers.
5 min read Jan 02, 2024
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