From rent to ready
See if it’s the right time to start your first-time homebuyer journey
Question 1 of 10
Why do you want to be a homeowner?
Question 2 of 10
What’s the average monthly rent in America?
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See how much could you save as a homeowner with our rent vs. buy calculator
Question 3 of 10
What’s the ideal down payment?
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Some loan options allow minimum down payments as low as 0%. Plus, down payment assistance programs can help cover upfront costs.
Question 4 of 10
How much should you have in an emergency fund?
Question 5 of 10
Is a budget important to homeownership?
Question 5 of 10
Halfway home!
Question 6 of 10
What credit score range to lenders expect?
Question 7 of 10
How much monthly income should go to housing costs?
Question 8 of 10
How long does a mortgage pre-approval last?
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Our pre-approval guide breaks down what goes into it and why it’s stronger than pre-qualification.
Question 9 of 10
Who pays closing costs?
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Learn what fees count as closing costs and how you can reduce yours in our closing costs guide.
Question 10 of 10
How much time does the average home search take?
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Get some house hunting tips and tricks before you start searching for your dream home.
Question 10 of 10
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Open-House Ready
Congratulations! You’re clearly ready to take the next step toward homeownership. Being this prepared is a huge milestone.
Start your home financing journey by getting pre-approved now. It shows sellers you’re serious, gives you a clear budget and connects you with a loan officer who’ll help guide you home.
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Window Shopping
Congratulations! You’re clearly ready to take the next step toward homeownership. Being this prepared is a huge milestone.
Start your home financing journey by getting pre-approved now. It shows sellers you’re serious, gives you a clear budget and connects you with a loan officer who’ll help guide you home.
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House-Curious
Congratulations! You’re clearly ready to take the next step toward homeownership. Being this prepared is a huge milestone.
Start your home financing journey by getting pre-approved now. It shows sellers you’re serious, gives you a clear budget and connects you with a loan officer who’ll help guide you home.
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Almost Home
You’re almost there! Taking this quiz and digging into the resources is a big step, and it shows you’re building a solid foundation.
Take a little more time to look at your financial picture and plan your move. Whether you have questions about budgeting, saving or qualifying for a mortgage, your local CCM loan officer is here to help you chart your path to homeownership.
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Laying the Groundwork
You’re almost there! Taking this quiz and digging into the resources is a big step, and it shows you’re building a solid foundation.
Take a little more time to look at your financial picture and plan your move. Whether you have questions about budgeting, saving or qualifying for a mortgage, your local CCM loan officer is here to help you chart your path to homeownership.
It sounds like you are...
Starting the Journey
You’re almost there! Taking this quiz and digging into the resources is a big step, and it shows you’re building a solid foundation.
Take a little more time to look at your financial picture and plan your move. Whether you have questions about budgeting, saving or qualifying for a mortgage, your local CCM loan officer is here to help you chart your path to homeownership.
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