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Meet today’s first-time homebuyers

Traits and trends you need to know to help first-time borrowers navigate the journey to homeownership.

According to our 2025 Loan Originators Survey, 86% of loan officers focus on outreach to first-time homebuyers. Arm yourself with the insights from this infographic to understand their pain points, meet their needs and earn their trust.

For many first-time homebuyers, the journey to homeownership has been a long one, as evidenced by their median age of 38 years – the highest since 1981. These future homebuyers can benefit from patience, persistence and financial guidance.

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Ready to help first-time homebuyers start their journey?

Provide them a map! Download and share our interactive Your Road Home infographic to help them understand key steps along the way.

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