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PRACTICAL GUIDE · United States

Prepare to buy a home

Understand your finances before choosing a mortgage.

01 / GET READY

Before you start

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02 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP

Your next steps

  1. 01

    Review credit reports and your regular spending.

  2. 02

    Consider the full housing budget, not just the mortgage payment.

  3. 03

    Find a HUD-participating housing counselor and ask about services, fees and language support.