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Homebuying Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

Home Buying Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

Posted On: January 21, 2026 by Prevail Bank in: Home Loans

 

Home Buying Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

You've decided now's the time: you're going to buy your first house. It can be an intimidating process, so here are a few tips to help your transition from renter to owner go smoothly:

Do Your Research

The first—and most crucial—step in home buying is to determine how much you're able or can comfortably afford to spend. That includes knowing how much of your savings you're willing to apply...

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Tags: First-Time Homebuyer, home loan, mortgage, purchase home

Downpayment Plus Program (DPP)

Need Help with a Home Loan Down Payment?

Posted On: August 14, 2025 by Prevail Bank in: Home Loans

Need Help with a Home Loan Down Payment? Buying a home is a big step --- for many, the biggest obstacle is saving enough for the down payment and closing costs. That’s where the Downpayment Plus Program (DPP) comes in.

The Downpayment Plus Program (DPP) is a program offered by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBC) that assists income-eligible home buyers with their down payments and closing costs. The Prevail Bank Mortgage Lending Team is proud to offer...

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Tags: Down Payment, Down Payment Assistance, Downpayment Plus Program, Home Lending, home loan, Mortgage Tips

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