First Time Home Buyers - How To Buy a Home

Sometimes called the first time home buyers loan, FHA loans are one type of loan that you may come across during your research. We’ll take a closer look at what an FHA loan is and how it might benefit you as a first-time home buyer.  We'll cover the following topics: An Introduction to FHA Loans What types of FHA loans are there? What Are the Benefits of an FHA Loan? What additional fees are...

Today I’ll be talking about What is a Credit Score, and is Credit Karma Accurate. See full show notes @ https://fthbpros.com/what-is-a-credit-score-and-is-credit-karma-accurate/ A credit score is a number that represents your creditworthiness. this number is generated from the information in your credit report. the higher your score, the less likely you are to miss payments or default on your loan...

Today we’ll be talking about what is a pre-approval or pre-qualification. We’ll also talk about what kind of documentation you may need to get that letter. Let’s start at the beginning, a pre-approval or pre-qualification are both letters that your loan officer will create that states how much of a loan you could be approved for. This letter is used while you are shopping for homes as well as when...

One of the first steps to home ownership is choosing a real estate agent. I’d like to go over a few ways you can find an agent, and the types of questions you can ask. Want to get connected with a vetted agent right away? We’ve partnered with Home&Money to help you get connected quickly and easily. Simply head over to https://homeandmoney.com/fthb/ and fill out the simple form to be connected...

Today we’ll be talking about how to find a good lender and what questions to ask them to make sure they’re a good fit for you. For each section, we go into detail to help you better understand the process. Let’s first start by just listing a few of the ways to find a lender: Realtor referral A friend or coworker who recently bought a home An Online Search A referral from an organization Some quest...

The 15 steps of the home buying process. It's really the 101 of buying a home - from start to finish , tailored to the first time home buyer. Are you ready to navigate the world of homebuying with confidence? Join us on this information-packed episode as we guide you through the entire process, from getting pre-approved for a loan to finally holding the keys to your dream home. We talk about...