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

Improving your credit before getting a mortgage

If your credit score needs work, take these steps to improve it before you apply.

2 min read Jul 07, 2022
How to get a USDA loan

Here’s how to know if you’re eligible for a USDA loan, and how to apply.

3 min read Jul 06, 2022
First-time homebuyer qualifications

The term “first-time homebuyer” can be misleading.

2 min read Jun 29, 2022
3 percent down mortgages: A guide to your options

You don’t have to have a 20 percent down payment to get a mortgage.

3 min read Jun 15, 2022
Closing documents: A guide for homebuyers

Be prepared for closing day with this checklist.

4 min read Jun 15, 2022
The best and worst places for first-time homebuyers 2023

Bankrate’s new study crunched the data to find the most — and least — attractive places for first-time buyers.

6 min read Jun 13, 2022
Wisconsin first-time homebuyer assistance programs

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

5 min read Jun 08, 2022
Wyoming first-time homebuyer assistance programs

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

3 min read Jun 07, 2022
Washington, D.C. first-time homebuyer assistance programs

If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Washington, D.C., help is available.

3 min read Jun 07, 2022
West Virginia first-time homebuyer assistance programs

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

2 min read Jun 06, 2022

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