First Time Home Buyer?

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Good Options for First-Time Home Buyers

Conventional

  • Min down payment 3%
  • Min credit score 620
  • Allows gift funds from eligible donor

FHA Loans

  • Min Credit Score for FHA loans-500**
  • Min down payment 3.5%
  • Max loan amount varies by state and county
  • Allows gift funds from eligible donor

VA loans

  • No money down 
  • All property types available
  • Must be eligible for VA loan
  •  No Monthly Mortgage Insurance 
  • Min credit score 500

Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Options***

  • Provides additional solutions for down payment 
  • May include closing cost  
  • Can be funds from Government Programs, businesses or nonprofit agencies 
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Down Payment

A down payment is always a top concern. A good rule of thumb is to remember that a lower down payment allows buyers to get into the real estate game and a larger down payment often means lower interest rates and monthly payments.

Get Prequalified

First of all, getting prequalified is typically free and it has a lot of benefits. Prequalification allows buyers to realistically narrow down their search to what homes are in their price range and what type of down payment and interest rates they’re in store for. Getting prequalified also speeds up the process of securing a loan.

Double Check

While you’re in the middle of the process of buying a home, you’ll likely start to wonder if you can really afford this. That’s of course, a reasonable concern. One of the best ways to decide on a down payment and if a mortgage is affordable is to come up with a hard number that you can realistically spend on housing each month.

Explore Our New Homeownership Marketplace

Homeownership is a lot of navigating. It’s a big part of one’s life and responsibilities. Even after you’re a homeowner, our support doesn’t stop. We offer you all of our resources and marketplace expertise.

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