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

What is a fixed-rate mortgage and how does it work?

Find out all about this most common type of mortgage.

6 min read Aug 10, 2022
5 types of mortgage loans for homebuyers

These days, homebuyers have home loan options. We explain what they are and how they work.

7 min read Aug 08, 2022
5 key steps in the mortgage underwriting process

Know what to expect from start to finish when lenders qualify you for a home loan.

8 min read Aug 08, 2022
Preapproval vs. prequalification: What’s the difference?

These two terms sound similar, but there are key differences you should know.

6 min read Aug 08, 2022
Should you gift your child a down payment?

Helping your child buy a home can get them started building equity soon.

4 min read Aug 03, 2022
What is a down payment?

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

8 min read Aug 02, 2022
FHA loan requirements 2022

We tell you what’s needed to get a mortgage under this government program.

3 min read Jul 25, 2022
Average down payment for first-time homebuyers: How much is it and how can you lower it?

The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is considerably less than the oft-quoted 20 percent down payment requirement.

3 min read Jul 25, 2022
How does rent-to-own work?

Learn the pros and cons of a rent-to-own agreement.

12 min read Jul 14, 2022
How to compare lenders for first-time homebuyers

Select the best mortgage lender for you with these tips.

3 min read Jul 13, 2022

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