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Question 1 of 10

Why do you want to be a homeowner?

Why do you want to be a homeowner?

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Checkout our first-time homebuyer guide for every step from here to home

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Question 2 of 10

What’s the average monthly rent in America?

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

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Question 3 of 10

What’s the ideal down payment?

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.

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Question 4 of 10

How much should you have in an emergency fund?

How much should you have in an emergency fund?

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Learn what to consider when you’re building your emergency fund.

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Question 5 of 10

Is a budget important to homeownership?

Is a budget important to homeownership?

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See how to build a first-time homebuyer budget and what to include.

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Question 5 of 10

Halfway home!

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Question 6 of 10

What credit score range to lenders expect?

What credit score range to lenders expect?

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Learn what affects your credit score and how to improve it.

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Question 7 of 10

How much monthly income should go to housing costs?

How much monthly income should go to housing costs?

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Try our home affordability calculator to see how much fits your budget.

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Question 8 of 10

How long does a mortgage pre-approval last?

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.

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Question 9 of 10

Who pays closing costs?

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.

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Question 10 of 10

How much time does the average home search take?

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.

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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.

It sounds like you are...

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.

It sounds like you are...

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.