First-time homebuyer programs

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How to Know if You'll Qualify for a Mortgage?

A mortgage is a loan that isused to purchase a property or home. The process of obtaining a mortgage involves several steps, including...

Benefits of Homeownership

The American Dream of homeownership has long been touted as the path to financial stability and independence. While renting can certainly...

First-time homebuyer's guide to getting a mortgage

Are you a first-time homebuyer looking to secure a mortgage? The process can be intimidating, but with the right preparation and...

5 tips for first-time home buyers

Buying a home can be an exciting and intimidating experience, especially if you are a first-time home buyer. If you are considering...

Mortgage Rates 101

Part 1: What is a Mortgage? When people want to buy something now, but don’t have (or don’t wish to spend) the cash to buy it outright,...

Home Possible® Mortgage Income Limits & Guidelines

Want to buy a home, but you’re concerned about making a large down payment or not qualifying for first-time homebuyer programs? It’s...

HomeReady® Mortgages: Guidelines & Limits

Good credit, stable job, just not much saved for a down payment? Fannie Mae can help. Its HomeReady® mortgage program is designed to help...

A Guide To First-Time Home Buyer Programs, Loans And Grants

The lure of first-time homeownership is powerful. Your focus could be building generational wealth or creating an investment to sell when...

Things Are About to Get Interesting

It's certainly already been an interesting year for financial markets--especially for housing and interest rates. But most of what's...