How to get an FHA first-time homebuyer loan
Have a lower credit score and down payment? An FHA loan can help you buy a home. See how to qualify, first-time homebuyer benefits, and steps to get it done.
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Have a lower credit score and down payment? An FHA loan can help you buy a home. See how to qualify, first-time homebuyer benefits, and steps to get it done.
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Conventional loans are the most common mortgage type in the US. Here we explain what makes them different from other mortgage options and how to get one.
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Can I use a 401 (k) to buy a house without regrets? Learn how it works, what it costs, and whether this strategy fits your homebuying goals and timeline.
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A doctor and single parent, forced to downsize after divorce, navigates debt and damaged credit to provide a safe home for her family.
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Why wait, save, and pay rent to your landlord when you could be paying off your own home. See why smaller down payments can unlock the door to homeownership.
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Ready to buy your first home? Here’s how much you’ll need for a down payment, and how to budget for it appropriately.
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Can you still buy a home if you have student loan debt? Turns out you have some options. Here’s what you should know about getting a mortgage.
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Learn how to compare mortgages, first-time homebuyer assistance programs to apply for, and why the amount you’re pre-approved for shouldn’t be your offer price.
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Learn how to win a real estate bidding war in a competitive market by understanding contingencies, using smart offer tactics, and proven strategies that work.
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We looked at notable design trends over the past 100 years to see how American homes have changed.
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Here’s how much home prices and average interest rates have risen since 1950.
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If you’re looking for a home in a high-cost area or need to refinance a large mortgage balance, you may need a jumbo loan—here’s what you should know to get...
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Jumbo loans are mortgage loans that have a higher-than-normal balance. Here's what you need to know about securing this type of financing in 2021.
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Jumbos are about the size of the loan, not the size of the home. See what a jumbo loan is, where you might need one, and how to avoid them...
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Buy first or sell first? Learn the pros and cons of each option, the value of a good team, and how to have your cake and eat it, too.
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Learn how pre-approval helps secure financing, make competitive offers, and understand how much house they can afford. Get started with pre-approval for first-time home buyers today!
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With most lenders, the mortgage pre approval cost is free, won’t hurt your credit, and doesn’t commit you to a loan. Learn more and get started with our pre-approval guide.
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Looking to buy a property that makes money for you? Learn the minimum qualification requirements to get a mortgage pre approval for an investment property.
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Many homebuyers boost their borrowing power by purchasing a home with a partner. Discover the benefits and learn how to get a joint mortgage pre-approval.
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Here we deep dive into what you can expect when you transition from scrolling through homes online to going to open houses, making an offer, and closing.
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