Buying your first home

Lessons

1. 1 US credit scores: what affects yours and how to raise it What a FICO score is, the five things that make it up, what counts as a good score, how to check yours for free, and the fastest ways to improve it. 3 min read Mark as done : US credit scores: what affects yours and how to raise it
2. 2 First-time home buyer guide: down payment, loans and costs Buying your first home in the US: the down payment you need, FHA, conventional, VA and USDA loans, closing costs and help for first-time buyers. 5 min read Mark as done : First-time home buyer guide: down payment, loans and costs
3. 3 The 28/36 rule explained What the 28/36 rule says about how much house you can afford, what counts as housing costs and debt, and how lenders' limits compare. 4 min read Mark as done : The 28/36 rule explained