First-Time Buyer · Orlando, FL

First-Time Home Buyer Loans in Orlando

First-time buyers have more options than they expect, from low-down-payment loans to down payment assistance. We walk you through what actually fits your situation.

Orlando snapshot
Median home value$390,100
Homeownership57%
Median household income$79,719
Orange County · Census ACS 2024 (Orange County). We walk through what these mean for your First-Time Buyer together.

Why Orlando

A First-Time Buyer that fits this market

Orlando's economy is anchored by Walt Disney World, the region's dominant employer. In Orlando, where the median home value in Orange County runs about $390,100 and homeownership is near 57%, a First-Time Buyer is a common path to owning here. We help you line up the numbers and the right program for your situation.

Why a First-Time Buyer

What makes it work

01

Low down payment options

Several loan types allow 3-3.5% down, or $0 for VA and USDA.

02

Down payment assistance

State and local programs can help with the down payment and closing costs.

03

A guide, not a sales pitch

We explain each option in plain language and let you choose.

Assistance

Down payment help in Florida

Florida Housing runs down payment assistance and the Hometown Heroes program for eligible buyers. We help Orlando buyers pair the right loan with any assistance they qualify for.

Florida Housing down payment assistance  ·  Florida Hometown Heroes program

Good to know

First-Time Buyer questions, answered

Do I need 20% down to buy?

No. Many first-time buyers put down far less, and assistance programs can reduce it further.

What credit score do I need?

It varies by loan type. We review your credit and match you to the right program, no guesswork.

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