First-Time Home Buyers - Page 9

Wondering how to save for a house without changing your lifestyle? Read on to discover useful strategies for successfully securing a home.

First-time home buyers may qualify for serious benefits, from homeowner education courses to cash assistance with their down payments.

It's tempting to max out your preapproved home buying budget. But experts warn against buying the most expensive house you can. Here's why.

How do you become a home buyer in your 30s? Learn the first steps you should be taking, according to one mortgage professional.

Find out how much house you could afford with one of the most common — or one of the highest-earning — jobs in the U.S.

Explore benefits of the FHA loan for first-time home buyers, including low down payments and flexible loan requirements.

Buying a house with student loans is complex but doable. Learn how student loans impact your budget and what steps you can take to qualify.

Every home buyer knows to save for a down payment. But other upfront costs take many first-time buyers by surprise. Here's what to expect.

Here are 7 things you should never do before buying a house. Follow these best practices to give yourself the best shot at mortgage approval and a low rate.

Earnest money is a "good faith deposit" you put down when making an offer on a home. Earnest money eventually goes toward your down payment.

Bank statement loan lenders can help self-employed mortgage borrowers qualify for home loans. Here's how to find a safe bank statement loan.

Many home buyers feel sidelined due to bad credit, lack of credit, or financial disadvantages. A special purpose credit program could help.

"House hacking" is a way for home buyers to own property and pay their mortgage with rental income. See if this strategy is right for you.

In today's market, it's common for buyers to offer above the asking price on a home. But how much over asking price is too much?

Freedom Mortgage review showing how the company compares to other major lenders for mortgage rates, customer service, and loans offered.

The First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit hasn't yet passed. Here's what will happen if it does and who will qualify for a home buyer tax credit.

The average down payment on a house is less than 20 percent. In fact, the median for younger home buyers is just 8-10% down.

Real estate and lending expert Michael Bourque explains why older housing is better and cheaper than new-builds for first-time home buyers.

Rising mortgage rates have put the squeeze on home buyers. Here are nine tips to afford more house at today's rates without saving more cash.

One in three home buyers who were denied a mortgage could be helped with homebuyer assistance. Here's how to find help.