For first-time buyers

Your First Home, Made Simple.

A clear roadmap from budgeting to keys-in-hand, plus the programs designed to help first-timers get in with less down.

The roadmap

The 6-Step Path to Your First Home

Step 1

Know your budget

Use our affordability calculator to set a realistic price range based on income, debts, and down payment.

Step 2

Get pre-qualified

A pre-qualification letter shows sellers you're serious. Takes minutes and uses a soft credit pull.

Step 3

Shop with confidence

Tour homes within your budget. Your loan officer is on standby for quick offer-letter turnarounds.

Step 4

Lock your rate

Once your offer is accepted, lock today's rate for 30–60 days while underwriting completes.

Step 5

Underwrite & appraise

We coordinate the appraisal, title, and final approval. You'll get a clear-to-close in days, not weeks.

Step 6

Close & move in

Sign at closing, get your keys, and start building equity in your first home.

Programs

Built for First-Time Buyers

Lower down payments, flexible credit, and benefits you may qualify for.

FHA Loan

3.5% down

Flexible credit (580+)

Conventional 97

3% down

PMI removable later

VA Loan

0% down

Veterans & active duty

USDA Loan

0% down

Eligible rural areas

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Sarah, Senior Loan Officer

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