First-Time Buyer · St. Petersburg, FL
First-Time Home Buyer Loans in St. Petersburg
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.
Why St. Petersburg
A First-Time Buyer that fits this market
St. Petersburg is home to Jabil, a Fortune 500 manufacturer. In St. Petersburg, where the median home value in Pinellas County runs about $355,100 and homeownership is near 70%, 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
Low down payment options
Several loan types allow 3-3.5% down, or $0 for VA and USDA.
Down payment assistance
State and local programs can help with the down payment and closing costs.
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 St. Petersburg 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.
Get started
Start with a conversation.
No pressure, no runaround.
Leave your details and our team reaches out fast, usually within minutes during business hours, to talk through your First-Time Buyer options in St. Petersburg. Or start your full application anytime.
Prefer email? logan@clayhousemortgage.com · St. Petersburg, FL