First-Time Homebuyers

Latest First-Time Homebuyer Articles

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  ‘Your phone is blowing up’: Congress moves to limit mortgage trigger leads

  Submitting a mortgage application can lead some consumers to receive harassing phone calls from lenders — but new legislation may reign them in.

  3 min read Jul 10, 2025
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  Penalties for driving without insurance in Massachusetts

  Learn what the penalties for driving without insurance in MA are.

  7 min read Jul 03, 2025
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  First-time homebuyer qualifications

  You can be a “first-time homebuyer” — and get financial aid — even if you’ve owned a place before.

  5 min read Jun 27, 2025
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  How to shop for a mortgage without hurting your credit score

  A drop is inevitable, but you can minimize it.

  7 min read Jun 27, 2025
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  Guide to no-down-payment mortgages: Am I eligible?

  Some options if you want a house but your savings are small.

  6 min read Jun 26, 2025
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  FHA 203(k) loans: What they are and how they work

  This type of mortgage lets you pay for a home and renovations with a single loan.

  6 min read Jun 20, 2025
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  Documents needed for mortgage preapproval

  Here’s a checklist of what you need to get a mortgage preapproval letter.

  6 min read Jun 20, 2025
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  Getting a 401(k) match from your employer: What that means and how it works

  Experts refer to a 401(k) match as “free money.”

  4 min read Jun 20, 2025
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  What is the average down payment for first-time homebuyers?

  The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is considerably less than the oft-quoted 20 percent down payment requirement.

  6 min read Jun 10, 2025
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  Best 5% cash back credit cards

  FInd out what the best 5% cash back credit cards offer and which is right for you.

  8 min read Jun 06, 2025