Before you start your home search, prepare yourself by reading Ten Steps to Homeownership.

Homebuyers Guide

Even before you begin looking for a home, the homebuying process requires diligent preparation. Buyers who have been preapproved for a home loan often have their offers taken more seriously by sellers. With advance preparation, you can tackle the process of acquiring the financing you need with more confidence. To help you on the path to homeownership, NeighborWorks® offers step-by-step guides, developed by the Fannie Mae Foundation, that can help you get closer to achieving your dream: 

Knowing and Understanding Your Credit  

Opening the Door to a Home of Your Own  

Choosing the Mortgage that's Right for You  

Borrowing Basics: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You