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Ailin Goode

Ailin Goode

SEO Specialist , New American Funding

Ailin leads the SEO efforts for the editorial and content teams, focusing on NAF.com. They have a decade of diverse experience in journalism and marketing and have worked with businesses ranging from independent media outlets to Fortune 500 companies. They are a passionate leader in NAF Pride where they work to support the queer community within NAF.

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How HUD is Serving the Underserved

In addition to those changes, HUD has also addressed and removed some systemic barriers to homeownership allowing around a quarter of a million Black homebuyers to purchase a home in the last three years.

Arizona First-Time Homebuyer Guide 2025

The minimum down payment a borrower may put down on a home in Arizona depends on the loan. The down payment can be as low as 0% (USDA and VA loans), 3% (Conventional loans), or 3.5% (FHA loans).

Louisiana First-Time Homebuyer Guide 2025

The minimum down payment a borrower may put down on a home in Louisiana depends on the loan. The down payment can be as low as 0% (USDA and VA loans), 3% (Conventional loans), or 3.5% (FHA loans).

Illinois First-Time Homebuyer Guide 2025

Several loans may be available to first-time homebuyers that offer low or no down payments. These include FHA, VA, and USDA loans. Each loan comes with its own set of unique applicable qualifications in addition to the requirements of the lender offering them.

Ohio First-Time Homebuyer Guide 2025

There are many down payment and closing costs assistance programs available to first-time homebuyers. They can include government programs at both the state and local levels, programs offered by non-profit organizations, as well as lender-offered programs.

South Dakota First-Time Homebuyer Guide 2025

New American Funding offers an assistance program for first-time homebuyers called The Pathway to Homeownership. Specifically available to first-time homebuyers, eligible borrowers may receive up to $8,000* in financial assistance.

Alaska First-Time Homebuyer Guide 2025

The credit score needed by a first-time homebuyer in Alaska will depend on the loan type you are applying for as well as your financial situation. For instance, FHA loans may allow a credit score as low as 500 with a high enough down payment. For Conventional loans, a minimum credit score of 620 is generally required.

Delaware First-Time Homebuyer Guide 2025

New American Funding offers an assistance program for first-time homebuyers called The Pathway to Homeownership. Specifically available to first-time homebuyers, eligible borrowers may receive up to $8,000* in financial assistance.

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