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Welcome to Homebuyer Educators

This website is built with you, the homebuyer, in mind — offering tools, resources, and guidance so you can buy your first home with confidence and control.

Giving Control Back to You

Use any of the tools from our library below.

Find an Agent

Use this guide on finding a great real estate agent. Or use our connection tool to get paired with one instead.

Video Guides

Pulled and organized from our YouTube library

Checklists

User our checklists to stay on top of everything a homebuyer should do.

Calculators

Use our calculators to find: The monthly payment and closing costs. Your Debt to Income ratio. The purchase price you can afford. And more!

Guides

If you'd rather read, use these guides to walk you through the homebuying process - step by step!

Find a Mortgage Broker

A mortgage broker offers more programs and can shop lenders on your behalf. Use our connection tool to get paired with a great one.

In 2024 first time homebuyers reached an all-time low — it's time we change that

2020 31%
2021 34%
2022 26%
2023 32%
2024 24%

The First Time Homebuyer Guide

Watch the whole process, start to finish, with this playlist

A Guide to Finding a Good Agent

Finding a great agent shouldn’t feel like a gamble. We’ve heard it over and over: “I didn’t feel like my agent was really on my side.” 

When you’re making one of the biggest purchases of your life, you deserve more than a randomly assigned realtor from the home-search app you use. As a first time homebuyer, you need an experienced agent that aims educate and protect you — not use you.

Latest Blog Posts

Looking to soak up some more content? Check out the latest posts here!

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Education

How to Buy a House Without a Credit Score

Here are the topics I’ll hit on: “I don’t have any credit.” -Dave Ramsey That’s...
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Education

Can I change my rate after I’ve locked it?

What is a rate lock? You’ve finally find that home, the seller has accepted your...
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Market News

Recession Fears and Where Rates Will Be In 2026

There are a couple of topics I wanted to cover in this: I think these...

The Founders

This site was created by industry professionals with years of experience in real estate and lending. As licensed agents and mortgage brokers, we’ve helped hundreds of first-time buyers — and now we’re putting all that knowledge in one place, just for you.

Jamie Cline Founder|Mortgage Loan Officer
I got started in the mortgage industry in 2013 when I worked for a lender helping veterans to lower their mortgage payments through a simple refinance program. I was hooked immediately. I loved being a small part in helping someone live a more comfortable life.
Samuel Thompson co-founder|Mortgage Loan Officer|Real Estate Agent
I managed a branch for a credit union for 9 years in a college town helping young couples buy their first home. I left the credit union to focus solely on mortgages because I felt like I could make a greater impact. Ultimately this is why I helped create this website, to make an even bigger impact for first-time buyers.

Ask Us Anything

Have a burning question but don't know who to ask? Send us your questions here and we'll be sure to answer promptly