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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How to write a letter of explanation for a mortgage
If you need to write a letter of explanation, there’s no need to panic.
4 min read Apr 15, 2021 -
Big bank or local lender? Deciding where to get your mortgage
Although lenders can provide the same end product, not all are created equally.
3 min read Apr 07, 2021 -
Shopping multiple mortgage lenders saves: Here’s how much
We can prove how important it is to obtain rate offers from multiple mortgage lenders.
4 min read Apr 02, 2021 -
Get help with homebuying with a Community Seconds or Affordable Seconds mortgage
These programs can help you buy a home if you don’t have a lot of money saved.
3 min read Feb 09, 2021 -
How ‘house hackers’ combine homeownership, real estate investing
Homebuyers with an entrepreneurial streak can use an FHA loan to buy a duplex or triplex with a down payment of just 3.5%.
5 min read Jan 13, 2021 -
First-time buyer mistakes to avoid
There’s more to homeownership than paying the mortgage. Watch out for these missteps.
3 min read Nov 29, 2017 -
What is a Lifetime ISA and should you open one?
The Lifetime ISA was introduced in April 2017 as a new type of tax-free savings and investment account to help you buy your first home and save for retirement. What is a Lifetime ISA? The Lifetime ISA [...]
5 min read Sep 11, 2018 -
How to build up your savings
Here’s how to boost your savings and transform your financial life.
5 min read Jun 11, 2018 -
A financial guide to sharing a home with someone else
Thinking of moving in together? Read our guide first to the financial and practical preparations you should make. There are many reasons to move in with friends, family or a partner. Renting or buying [...]
4 min read Apr 20, 2018 -
Don’t Have Money For A Down Payment? This New Mortgage Aims To Fix That
When it comes to mortgages, there might soon be a new kid on the block. Federal Reserve economists are flirting with an idea of a no-down-payment mortgage, according to Bankrate. This new kind of mortgage [...]
2 min read Oct 19, 2017
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