First-Time Homebuyers

Latest First-Time Homebuyer Articles

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  How does a condo mortgage work?

  To improve your chances of getting approved for condo financing, follow these tips.

  4 min read Sep 06, 2023
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  Understanding the mortgage underwriting process

  What to expect from start to finish when lenders evaluate you for a home loan.

  8 min read Sep 05, 2023
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  What is PITI?

  Lenders look at PITI to help determine whether you’ll be able to repay your loan.

  5 min read Aug 23, 2023
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  In a one-two punch for buyers, home prices rise as mortgage rates soar

  Home prices keep trending down, but buyers still can’t afford them.

  3 min read Aug 23, 2023
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  What are mortgage lenders?

  Not all lenders are alike. Here’s how to distinguish them, and why it matters for your mortgage.

  6 min read Aug 15, 2023
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  No-down-payment mortgage: What it is and where to find one

  Some options if you want a house but your savings are small.

  9 min read Aug 11, 2023
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  5 types of mortgage loans for homebuyers

  A comprehensive list to help you find the right financing tool for your dream home.

  7 min read Aug 11, 2023
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  Private mortgage insurance (PMI): What it is and how it works

  Find out why lenders require mortgage insurance, and what to do about it.

  7 min read Aug 11, 2023
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  FHA loan requirements 2023: what you need to qualify

  They’re easier to get, but they still have their criteria. Here’s what you need to make the grade.

  4 min read Aug 10, 2023
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  What is a conforming loan? A guide to the ‘go-to’ conventional mortgage

  It’s a mortgage has to adhere to certain standards — to protect both you and the lender.

  9 min read Aug 09, 2023