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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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Delaware First-Time Homebuyer Guide 2026

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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Hawaii First-Time Homebuyer Guide 2026

The minimum down payment a borrower may put down on a home in Hawaii 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).

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Idaho First-Time Homebuyer Guide 2026

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.

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Iowa First-Time Homebuyer Guide 2026

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.

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Kansas First-Time Homebuyer Guide 2026

How much a first-time homebuyer has to put down on a home depends on the loan type and their unique financial profile. For example, VA loans offer zero down payment, while the down payment on a Conventional loan can be anywhere between 3%-20%.

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Maine First-Time Homebuyer Guide 2026

The minimum down payment a borrower may put down on a home in Maine 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).

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