First-Time Homebuyers

Latest First-Time Homebuyer Articles

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  First-time homebuyer guide

  Being a novice often feels like a nuisance. However, there are actually perks to being a first-timer.

  10 min read May 02, 2025
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  FHA vs. conventional loans: What’s the difference?

  Is one better than the other? Here are the pros and cons of each.

  6 min read May 01, 2025
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  Fixed vs. adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM): What’s the difference?

  One offers certain, unchanging payments; the other, a chance to pay less interest.

  4 min read Apr 30, 2025
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  Millennial homebuyers: Obstacles to homeownership, statistics and tips

  Here’s a look at the largest group of homebuyers today.

  4 min read Apr 30, 2025
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  What is a down payment?

  A home down payment is the part of a home’s purchase price you pay upfront.

  5 min read Apr 28, 2025
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  How to find the best FHA mortgage lender

  You’ll need to do a bit of legwork to find a good fit, but it’s worth it to get one of these loans.

  7 min read Apr 16, 2025
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  Average down payment on a house

  It might not be as much as you think.

  5 min read Apr 10, 2025
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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.

  8 min read Apr 04, 2025
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  What’s one thing you wish you knew before getting a mortgage? Bankrate staff share their experiences

  We asked Bankrate staff for one thing they wish they had known before getting a mortgage and owning a home. Here’s what they said.

  5 min read Apr 04, 2025
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  Mississippi first-time homebuyer assistance programs

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

  6 min read Apr 02, 2025