First Home Loan
Navigating the home-buying process can be tricky – especially if you’ve never done it before. The resources in this section will guide first-time homebuyers through the experience by tackling loan types, cost considerations, required documentation, contract terms, and more.

A Guide to Buying Your First Home
Essential tips and insights for first-time home buyers in our comprehensive guide, covering everything from financial preparation to closing the deal on your dream home.

What Does it Mean to Be ‘Under Contract’?
The homebuying process doesn’t end after a seller accepts an offer. Here’s what it means to go under contract and how it can impact the closing process.

Preparation is Key: Your Ultimate Checklist of Mortgage Application Documents
From pre-approval to the loan application, you’ll become intimately familiar with paperwork during the mortgage process.
What Does it Mean to Be ‘Under Contract’?
The homebuying process doesn’t end after a seller accepts an offer. Here’s what it means to go under contract and how it can impact the closing process.
Preparation is Key: Your Ultimate Checklist of Mortgage Application Documents
From pre-approval to the loan application, you’ll become intimately familiar with paperwork during the mortgage process.
The 10 “Best” Home Mortgage Brokers in Boston, MA for 2022
With so many Massachusetts mortgage lenders, and 17,000+ options across the country, here are the top 10 mortgage lenders by volume in Massachusetts.
3 Real Estate Agents Separate 8 Homebuying Myths from Truths
We spoke with three influential agents to demystify some of the myths and truths about buying a home in the Boston area.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Buy a House for the First Time
Buying a home for the first time can be hard. Read this step by step guide to save time and money.
Mortgage Preapproval
A mortgage preapproval makes you attractive to sellers. Read this post to learn what you need to do to get preapproved.
What's the Best Loan for a First-Time Home Buyer?
Hint: It’s not always the first loan available.
How to Finance Your First Home Purchase
You’ve decided to take the plunge into homeownership, but how do you fund it?
Solid Mortgage Advice for the First Time Home Buyer
Discover essential mortgage advice for first-time homebuyers
Here's How to Get Rid of PMI ASAP
Cancelling PMI is not always automatic, nor is it easy. Here are six ways to eliminate PMI from your mortgage.