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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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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