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First-Time Homebuyer Resources

First-Time Buyer Learning Center

Everything You Need to Prepare, Search and Buy with Confidence

Use this organized library of official tools, New York programs, calculators, property-research links and practical next steps. External links open in a new tab.

1. Check credit
2. Set budget
3. Get pre-approved
4. Search homes
5. Make an offer
6. Inspect & appraise
7. Close & move
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Start Here

A clear roadmap before you tour homes.

HUD: Buying a Home

Federal homebuying steps, rights, programs and counseling.

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CFPB: Buying a House

Official tools for preparing, comparing loans and closing.

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Your Home Loan Toolkit

Download CFPB’s step-by-step mortgage and closing guide.

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New York Assistance

Programs particularly useful to New York buyers.

SONYMA Homebuyer Programs

Explore New York fixed-rate mortgages and buyer assistance.

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SONYMA Eligibility

Review income, purchase-price and readiness requirements.

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Down Payment Assistance Loan

Learn about SONYMA down-payment and closing-cost assistance.

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SONYMA Current Rates

Review currently published SONYMA program rates.

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NY Homeownership Counseling

Connect with nonprofit housing counselors in New York.

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Credit & Budget

Prepare the financial foundation lenders review.

Free Credit Reports

Request reports from the federally authorized website.

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CFPB Mortgage Preparation

Check credit, assess finances and build an application packet.

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Mortgage Calculator

Estimate principal, interest, taxes, insurance, HOA and PMI.

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Pre-Approval Estimate

Estimate buying power and debt-to-income ratio.

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Loan Programs

Understand common mortgage paths.

FHA Loan Information

HUD overview of FHA-insured loans and eligibility basics.

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USDA Property Eligibility

Check location eligibility for USDA housing programs.

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VA Home Loans

Official VA guidance for eligible service members and veterans.

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Fannie Mae HomeView

Free educational course on the homebuying process.

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Search & Property Research

Find homes and research the property carefully.

OneKey MLS Home Search

Browse live OneKey MLS listings on Homes with Rajib.

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AI Property Search

Turn your criteria into focused marketplace searches.

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Search with Zillow

Build a detailed Zillow search from your preferred criteria.

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NYC Building Information System

Research NYC property records, permits and complaints.

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NYC Property Information Portal

Access NYC property, zoning and agency information.

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Offer, Inspection & Closing

Know the checkpoints after finding a home.

Closing Costs Explained

CFPB overview of common mortgage closing costs.

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Know Before You Owe

Understand Loan Estimates and Closing Disclosures.

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Contact Rajib

Discuss offer strategy, inspections, appraisal and closing.

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Important: Program availability, rates and eligibility may change. Verify current requirements with the official agency, lender, attorney, inspector or other licensed professional.
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