First Time Homebuyer

There are advantages to being a first time homebuyer!

Dreaming of owning your own home?

As a first-time homebuyer, you get access to a lot of great programs that can help make your dream a reality. You get access to grants, tax credits, state programs federally backed loans and have a lower down payment. Even if you're not a first-time homebuyer, you may still be able to take advantage of these programs:

 
First-time Homebuyer program
  • As low as 3% down-payment required
  • No or minimum mortgage insurance required
  • Minimum FICO score of 620
  • Fixed and adjustable rates available
 
NEW - Welcome Home program
  • As low as 1% down-payment required
  • No points
  • No mortgage insurance required
  • Minimum FICO score of 720
  • Fixed rates up to 30 years available 
  • Single family residence and condos only - no multi-family
  • 120% of area median income limits
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Meet Our Lending Team

Our experienced mortgage lenders are happy to explain all of our loan options and guide you through the application process.

Jeff VanderVorste

Senior Mortgage Originator
Office: 401.637.4446
NMLS ID: #16862
Email: [email protected] (Please note email is not secure)

Kevin Owren

Senior Mortgage Originator
Office: 401.637.4415
NMLS ID: #768404
Email: [email protected] (Please note email is not secure)

Have questions? Contact us or visit our Mortgage Frequently Asked Questions.
Need to be pre-approved?  Just fill out the form below and we get you on your way to owning your home! 
 

Mortgage Pre-Approval

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