Neighbors Bank reports that first-time homebuyers face challenges, but preparation, budgeting, credit improvement, and ...

Andrea Riquier is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Advisor. She is a New York-based writer covering mortgages and the housing market. She was previously at Dow Jones MarketWatch, on the housing market ...

Buying a home for the first time is a big undertaking that can be exciting, frustrating and expensive. Saving up for a down payment, getting approved for a mortgage and covering closing costs are just ...

Many buyers are looking for support as home prices and upfront costs remain high. Read more to see how these home buying ...

In 2025, the median down payment for first-time homebuyers was 10% — the highest median since 1989, according to the National ...