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Zillow Home Loans

Helpful guidance to simplify your home-buying journey

Where to Start

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What to expect during the mortgage process
Where to Start
Finding the right lender and real estate agent for you
Home-Buying Basics, Where to Start
Documents mortgage lenders will probably ask for (and where to find them)
Where to Start

Home-Buying Basics

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Finding the right lender and real estate agent for you
Home-Buying Basics, Where to Start
Guide to choosing a home you’ll love
Home-Buying Basics
What are closing costs?
Home-Buying Basics

Down Payments

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How much do you really need to put down on a home?
Down Payments, Where to Start
7 creative ways to save for your down payment
Down Payments
Guide to zero down payment mortgages
Down Payments

Getting the Best Rate

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10 mistakes to avoid after you’re pre-approved
Getting the Best Rate
How to get your credit mortgage-ready
Getting the Best Rate
What goes into your credit score?
Getting the Best Rate

Loan Types

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Low down payment loan options
Down Payments, Loan Types
What is a USDA loan?
Loan Types
FHA loans 101
Loan Types

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