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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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 Jul 18, 2024 -
What is a down payment?
A home down payment is the part of a home’s purchase price you pay upfront.
6 min read Jul 18, 2024 -
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 Jul 16, 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.
6 min read Jul 15, 2024 -
Mortgagor vs. mortgagee: What’s the difference?
They sound almost the same, but actually refer to parties on the opposite ends of a home loan.
2 min read Jul 15, 2024 -
Is the housing market going to crash? What the experts are saying
The market keeps defying expectations. But experts agree that a housing market crash is not imminent.
9 min read Jul 12, 2024 -
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 Jul 12, 2024 -
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The secret to getting a mortgage as a single person: Your lender
Is it harder to get a mortgage if you’re single?
4 min read Jul 03, 2024 -
First-time homebuyer qualifications
You can be a “first-time homebuyer” — and get financial aid — even if you’ve owned a place before.
6 min read Jul 03, 2024
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