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

3 percent down mortgages: A guide to your options

You don’t have to come up with 20% in cash. But paying less now can cost you later.

8 min read Jun 30, 2025
Mortgage brokers: What they do and how they help homebuyers

This home-financing pro could help you find that perfect loan.

9 min read Jun 30, 2025
How to shop for a mortgage without hurting your credit score

A drop is inevitable, but you can minimize it.

7 min read Jun 27, 2025
20% of aspiring homeowners think they’ll never save enough to buy. Can rent-to-own help?

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

9 min read Jun 24, 2025
Guide to first-time homebuyer grants

There’s one key fact that separates first-time homebuyer grants from other forms of help.

7 min read Jun 23, 2025
FHA 203(k) loans: What they are and how they work

This type of mortgage lets you pay for a home and renovations with a single loan.

6 min read Jun 20, 2025
Documents needed for mortgage preapproval

Here’s a checklist of what you need to get a mortgage preapproval letter.

6 min read Jun 20, 2025
What is mortgage insurance?

While mortgage insurance primarily benefits the lender, it does serve a purpose for the borrower.

4 min read Jun 19, 2025
What is mortgage interest and how does it work?

Here’s everything to know about mortgage interest charges and rates.

5 min read Jun 18, 2025
How to buy a house with bad credit

Have credit issues in your past? You still might qualify for a home loan.

5 min read Jun 18, 2025

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