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5 guides, comparisons, calculators, and mortgage terms from The Homebuyer's Knowledge Center — written for people who have never bought a home.
- Browse all questionsFAQ6 minStraight answers, no jargon.
- Buy Now vs Wait: How to Decide Without Guessing the MarketGlossary6 min
- Buying a home with 20% downGuide6 min20% down eliminates PMI and unlocks the best rate. Here's when it's worth it — and when it isn't.
- Buying a home with 3% downGuide6 minConventional 97, HomeReady, and Home Possible let first-time buyers put just 3% down. Here's how each works.
- Buying a home with 5% downGuide6 min5% down is the sweet spot for most buyers — better PMI than 3%, no depletion of savings like 20%. Here's the math.