First-time homebuyers can get grants to cover down payments and closing costs. Learn how to qualify and find programs.

Buying a home for the first time is an exciting milestone, but with mortgage rates still high and home prices near record levels, it’s also one of the most financially challenging times in recent ...

Buying a home for the first time is a big undertaking that can be exciting, frustrating and expensive. Saving up for a down payment, getting approved for a mortgage and covering closing costs are just ...

For many first-time buyers, student loans can feel like the biggest obstacle to homeownership. Balancing monthly loan payments with saving for a down payment and qualifying for a mortgage can seem ...

His logic: the traditional mortgage industry relies on human loan officers who are typically paid a commission of 1% to 2% of ...

New credit score models assess the creditworthiness of aspiring homebuyers who are often overlooked by more traditional ...

CNBC Select analyzed more than 40 banks, credit unions and fintech companies to find the best mortgage lenders based on rates ...

The 22-day government shutdown is halting federally backed home loans, leaving many buyers unable to close on their homes. Experts say the impact will hit first-time homebuyers the hardest, as ...

You can use your IRA to buy a first home, without penalties ...

“It’s kind of a shocking number,” said an economist with the National Association of Realtors. By Julia Carpenter The path to homeownership continues to get longer, with the median age of first-time ...