Where can I find first time home buyer help?

Many lenders and real estate agents offer first time home buyer seminars in your market. That would be a good start. You can also Google some options as well. Keith Jean-Pierre Managing Principal The Dapper Agents Operations In: NY, NJ, FL & CA

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The best place to start is your state's Housing Finance Agency. Every state has one and most offer down payment assistance, closing cost grants, and below-market interest rates specifically for first time buyers. Just search your state name plus "housing finance agency" and you'll find it. HUD also maintains a list of approved housing counselors at hud.gov who can walk you through your options for free. Qualifying usually comes down to income limits, purchase price limits, and whether you've owned a home in the last three years. Some programs define "first time buyer" loosely, so even if you owned something years ago you may still qualify. Your lender or a HUD-approved counselor can tell you quickly what you're eligible for. As for drawbacks, some assistance programs come with strings attached like income caps, required homebuyer education courses, or a requirement to stay in the home for a certain number of years or repay the grant. None of that is a reason to avoid them, just things to understand before you commit. Free money for a down payment is hard to pass up.

Here is the link for home buying assistance with usa.gov. https://www.usa.gov/buying-home-programs

Reach out to a lender and research. Depending on the area, type of home, land etc, see if there are any local grants for your type of loan for deposit or closing costs.

Research local agents in the area you would like to live, have a conversation with them, once they have had the chance to speak with you, discuss the buying process, you will have a idea if the agent is a good fit for you, a better idea of what you are looking for, & the current market status. While the lender will advise the monthly payment that works for you, type of property your would like.

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Hi Maggie; A great place to start is www.MyOhioHome.org. This is the Ohio Housing Finance Agency. They specialize in helping buyer get started in the home buying process. Many lenders have special programs for First-time Home Buyers as well. For example Huntington Bank (the largest Mortgage Lender in Central Ohio) has a program called Home For Good: Here is info from their flyer: Home for Good Mortgage We’re here to help with a mortgage that turns a good chance into a great possibility. Welcome home to a home for good. • Down payment options as low as 3% • Down payment assistance grant of $5,000 can be used toward minimum down payment requirements. Repayment is not required‡ • Minimum of $500 owner contribution† • Minimum FICO® score of 580†† • No mortgage insurance requirement • Up to 50% in debt-to-income (DTI) ratio accepted • Available for purchases by fi rst-time home buyers, or refi nancings, of primary residence in certain locations • Can be combined with gift funds and other You may want to reach out to them to see what is available in your area. BTW: I lived in Cedarville when I was in college there. I had a pert-time job in Springfield at the mall... Good Luck!! Al

You can get first-time homebuyer help from HUD, state programs, or lenders like Dream Home Mortgage. To qualify, you typically need to be a first-time buyer, meet income limits, and take a course. Most programs offer big benefits with few downsides. Direct Call (972) 245-5626 Visit dreamhomemortgage.com