Homebuying Looking for all Freddie Mac blog posts about homebuying? You'll find them here. How Much Home Can I Afford? We're breaking down the factors that help determine how much home you can afford, which is an estimate you'll need to make before you begin house hunting. Learn more What Is Mortgage Underwriting? Learn about what underwriting is and the underwriting process so that you understand how your loan application will be evaluated. Learn more What If I Don’t Qualify for a Loan? Learn why your lender might deny your loan application and steps you can take to improve your financial situation and chances of getting approved in the future. Learn more Finding the Right Freddie Mac Mortgage Product for You Take a closer look at the various mortgage products offered by Freddie Mac. Learn more Am I Financially Prepared to Take Out a Home Loan? See how your credit, debt and financial history stack up and learn what steps you can take to improve your finances. Learn more Qualifying for a Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed Tips to navigate the homebuying process if you’re self-employed. Learn more How You Can Begin to Build Wealth with a Starter Home A starter home can give you homeownership experience and the financial benefits that come with it. Learn more 5 Tips for Online House Hunting Searching for a new home online can be convenient and efficient. Here are five tips to house hunt online effectively. Learn more The Essential Guide to Creating a Homebuying Budget Prepare financially to own a home by understanding the costs of buying, owning and maintaining your home and how to budget accordingly. Learn more Understanding Discriminatory Restrictive Covenants Know your rights when it comes to restrictive covenants in your housing documents. Learn more How to Use Your Tax Refund to Buy a Home If you are expecting a tax refund from the IRS, there are several ways you can use those funds to bring yourself closer to homeownership. Learn more Qualifying for a Mortgage with Student Loan Debt Don’t let your student loan debt dissuade you from homeownership if you’re financially ready. Learn more
