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Compare First-Time Home Buyer Mortgage Lenders & Programs

These mortgage lenders cater to first-time home buyers with low down payments, grant programs and educational materials.

Showing top 3 matches in OR

Rocket Mortgage, LLC
  • Reported average time to close is 15 days faster than industry average.
  • FHA and VA loans make up 40% of Rocket Mortgage’s total loan volume.
  • Borrowers can apply via mobile app.
  • Read our Rocket Mortgage, LLC review

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NBKC
  • Mortgage rates are on the low side compared to other lenders, according to the latest federal data.
  • VA loans represent more than a quarter of purchase volume, a larger share than many lenders NerdWallet reviews.
  • Offers a variety of loan types for purchase and refinance, including fixed- and adjustable-rate loans and government options
  • Read our NBKC review

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Rate
  • Fully underwritten mortgage approval in as little as one day for qualified borrowers.
  • Generous selection of loans, including government-backed, interest-only, jumbo and renovation.
  • Advertises a HELOC that can be funded in as few as five business days.
  • Read our Rate review

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  • The best mortgage for you as a first-time home buyer is the loan for which you're most qualified. And that depends on a number of factors, including your credit score. With a credit score of at least 580, you may find that a loan backed by the FHA is your best option. With a credit score around 620 or higher, a conventional loan might be a better option, and could require an even lower down payment of 3%.

  • Many grants, special loans and down payment assistance programs are available to borrowers looking to buy their first home. These first-time home buyer programs are offered by agencies in the state where you live.

  • You could save thousands of dollars by shopping around. However, many consumers don’t do that. In a 2015 report, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found that 77% of consumers apply to only one lender or broker when seeking a mortgage. By shopping just three different lenders, borrowers could save more than $3,500 in just the first five years, according to the CFPB.

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