Homebuying Looking for all Freddie Mac blog posts about homebuying? You'll find them here. What You Should Know About Buying a HomeSteps Home Learn more about how HomeSteps is helping families find affordable homes. 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 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 Stories That Hit Home: How Freddie Mac Is Making Home Possible for Families This year, we told these homeowners' and renters' stories. In 2023, we want to help you write your own. Learn more Homebuying Glossary: The Top 10 Acronyms You Need to Know Learn some of the housing acronyms that you will likely encounter when buying a home. Learn more Qualifying for a Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed Tips to navigate the homebuying process if you’re self-employed. 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 What Are Closing Costs and How Much Will I Pay? Learn what closing costs consist of and what you should expect to pay when you purchase your next home. 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 Understanding HUD’s Mortgage Program for Native Homebuyers Learn about the federal loan program designed to increase access to housing in Native communities. Learn more Understanding Discriminatory Restrictive Covenants Know your rights when it comes to restrictive covenants in your housing documents. Learn more A Closer Look at Housing Finance Agencies Learn more about what housing finance agencies do and how they help homebuyers. Learn more