First-Time Home Buyer Loans and Down Payment Assistance
What a first purchase actually involves: how much you need saved, which programs reduce the down payment, and the order the steps happen in from pre-approval to keys.
Many first-time buyers qualify for FHA loans with 3.5% down, conventional options from 3% down, VA loans with $0 down for those who served, or USDA loans in eligible areas. Down payment assistance may also be available. Call (916) 778-7190 to get started.
First-time buyer steps
Check your credit and savings — no perfect score required
Get pre-approved to learn your real budget
Pick the loan program that fits your situation
Make your offer, complete underwriting, and close
Sam Mower, Senior Loan Advisor at NEXA Lending. NMLS #2002396. Call (916) 778-7190.
Programs with as little as 3% down
Down payment and closing cost assistance where available
Credit score guidance before you apply
A step-by-step timeline from pre-approval to closing
What lenders check: income, credit, assets and the property