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First-Time Buyer loans.

Your first mortgage, explained like you're new — because you are.

First home? The alphabet soup — FHA, PMI, DTI, LTV — is our job, not yours. We'll walk you through low-down-payment options, check what assistance programs you may qualify for, and make sure the first offer you write is one a seller takes seriously.

Down payment3–3.5% typical, sometimes less
Best forFirst-time & returning buyers
CreditMore forgiving than you've heard
AssistancePrograms may be available
Who It's For

Is this your loan?

Anyone buying their first home — and "first-time" is more generous than it sounds: many programs count you as first-time if you haven't owned in the last three years. If you've been told you need 20% down and perfect credit, you've been told wrong.

Step 01

The conversation

Twenty minutes on your income, savings, and goals. No credit pull required to start.

Step 02

Pre-approval

A real number, in writing, that makes listing agents return your agent's calls.

Step 03

Program matching

FHA, conventional 3%-down, USDA, plus any state or local assistance you qualify for.

Step 04

Close

We keep you off the paperwork mountain and explain every document before you sign it.

Questions

The ones everyone asks.

How much do I need saved, really?

Often less than one year of rent. Between low-down programs, seller-paid closing costs, and assistance programs, buyers regularly close with far less cash than they expected. We'll build your actual number.

My credit isn't perfect. Am I wasting your time?

No. FHA programs in particular are built for real credit histories. Worst case, you leave with a specific 3–6 month plan instead of a guess.

Should I wait for rates to drop?

You can refinance a rate; you can't refinance the years of equity you didn't build. We'll show you the rent-vs-own math for your situation, not a slogan either way.

Every scenario is different — program guidelines, rates, and qualifying criteria vary by lender and change over time. The fastest way to a real answer is a conversation. This page is general information, not a commitment to lend.

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