Home Ownership Guides That Deliver Certainty

From first-time buyer resources to tax proration, check out our free guides for the in-depth coverage you need to demystify mortgages.

First-Time Home Buyer

Feel confident every step of the way with our first-time homebuyers guide. It has everything from fee explanations to process breakdowns.

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Your Home Buying Guide

Whether it’s your first home or your fifth, the homebuying process can get overwhelming. Our purchase guide helps you get clarity and make your move with less stress.

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Rent vs. Buy

Buying a home beats renting when it comes to building home equity, planting roots, and investing in your future. Explore the pros and cons of renting vs. buying with our guide.

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Breaking Down Your Down Payment

It doesn’t have to be 20%! Our down payment guide covers how much you really have to put down, down payment assistance opportunities, and more.

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Pre-Qualification vs. Pre-Approval

If you only choose one, choose pre-approval. Our guide breaks down why pre-approval carries more weight when you make an offer on a home.

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Tax Proration

Short version: Tax proration is how the seller and buyer determine what portion of the property taxes for the year they each owe on the home that was purchased. Get more clarity with the full guide.

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Construction Guide

Yes! Our Construction loans make it simple by rolling your build costs and mortgage into one loan. Our guide breaks down what you can expect from start to close.

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Real Estate Agents, Meet CF!

We work with real estate agents to make every home purchase as seamless as possible. Read the guide to see what’s in store for real estate professionals who partner with us.

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