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Watch a short introduction to the homebuying process.
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Buy a Home
Understand what you can afford, what to expect, and how to move forward before you apply.
Whether this is your first home or your next one, this page will help you get oriented.
Start here
A simple way to begin if you're not sure what to do first.
Estimate
Use our payment calculators to estimate a comfortable monthly payment.
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Understand
Read a simple guide to learn what happens before and after you apply.
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Move forward
Ready to take the next step? Start your application here.
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Featured videos
Helpful videos for buyers at different stages of the process.
Plan your payment
Before you choose a home, it helps to understand what monthly payment feels manageable.
Payment calculator
See how you down payment and loan term affect your mortgage payment.
Open calculatorAffordability calculator
See how payment, taxes, insurance, and down payment affect how much home you can afford.
Open calculatorRent vs. buy calculator
Compare the long-term cost of renting with the potential cost and benefits of buying a home.
Open calculatorExtra payment calculator
See how making extra payments could reduce interest and shorten the life of your mortgage.
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Answers to common qualification questions about income, credit, and down payment.
Explore qualification topics
- Credit score questions What credit affects and what to do if yours needs work.
- Income and employment questions Learn how lenders review income and job history.
- Down payment questions Understand how much money you may need and where it can come from.
More ways we can help
Some loan options are designed around a specific goal or situation. If one of these fits what you're trying to do, visit the page to request details or answer a few questions.
What clients say
“Steve is the best... this is the third property he's handled financing on us for. There's nothing that throws him... we wouldn't use anyone else.”
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