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

New Jersey first-time homebuyer assistance programs

If you’re a first-time homebuyer in New Jersey, help is available.

6 min read Feb 21, 2025
FHA 203(k) loans: What they are and how they work

This type of mortgage lets you pay for a home and renovations with a single loan.

6 min read Feb 21, 2025
Nebraska first-time homebuyer assistance programs

If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Nebraska, help is available.

6 min read Feb 21, 2025
How much is a down payment on a house?

The down payment question may sound like a simple one, but it has many answers.

8 min read Feb 21, 2025
How to shop for a mortgage without hurting your credit score

A drop is inevitable, but you can minimize it.

6 min read Feb 20, 2025
Guide to first-time homebuyer grants

There’s one key fact that separates first-time homebuyer grants from other forms of help.

8 min read Feb 20, 2025
Documents needed for mortgage preapproval

Here’s a checklist of what you need to get a mortgage preapproval letter.

6 min read Feb 20, 2025
How to buy a house with bad credit

Have credit issues in your past? You still might qualify for a home loan.

5 min read Feb 20, 2025
Kentucky first-time homebuyer assistance programs

If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Kentucky, help is available.

5 min read Feb 19, 2025
FHA closing costs: What they are and how much you’ll pay

Like other types of mortgages, FHA loans come with closing costs. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect.

4 min read Feb 18, 2025

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