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Fannie Mae’s HomeReady home loan program offers many features that first-time homebuyers would want, including low down payments and generous debt-to-income and credit score requirements.

You can qualify for a mortgage with just 1 percent down but you need to act fast, as the rules change Nov.1.

Employment history is one of the main things lenders look at, but just because you have a new job shouldn't prevent you from getting a mortgage.

If you're having trouble coming up with a down payment, a shared equity loan offers a possible solution.

How much of a down payment do you need on a condo? A lot depends on where you're buying.

Getting a mortgage without a credit score used to be nearly impossible, but new guilending guidelines adopted by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae can allow borrowers to qualify based on alternative criteria such as rent and utility payments.

Student loan debt is often a major obstacle to getting a mortgage, but new rules make it easier to qualify.