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First Time Buyer Readiness

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First-Time Buyer Readiness Score

Find out if you’re truly ready to buy your first home across finances, life stability, and knowledge.

Step 1 of 4 25%

💰 Financial Foundation

Let’s check your money basics savings, debt, and emergency cushion.

Yes — 6+ months of expenses saved
Yes — 3 to 6 months of expenses
Some savings — 1 to 3 months
Little to no emergency savings
20% or more of my target home price
10% to 19%
3% to 9% (FHA territory)
Less than 3% saved
No debt at all
Manageable — under 15% of monthly income
Moderate — 15% to 30% of income
Heavy debt load — over 30%

📊 Credit & Income Stability

Lenders care about reliability — let’s see how you stack up.

740 or higher (excellent)
680 to 739 (good)
620 to 679 (fair)
Below 620 (needs work)
I don’t know my credit score
Same job/field for 2+ years, no concerns
Steady job for 1-2 years
New job (under 1 year) but same field
Self-employed or commission-based (irregular)
Job uncertainty or recent gap
Comfortable — I could afford a home with room to spare
Manageable — I could afford a starter home
Stretched — I’d need to budget tightly
Income may not be enough yet

🏡 Life Stability

A home is a long commitment. Are you ready to settle in?

7+ years — I’m planted here
5 to 7 years
3 to 5 years
Less than 3 years or unsure
No — life is stable
Possible but not planned
Likely — career change, marriage, kids, etc.
Definitely — major change coming
Excited — I’m handy and ready
Comfortable — I can hire help when needed
Nervous — but willing to learn
Overwhelmed by the idea

📚 Knowledge & Preparation

The more you know, the smoother the process.

Very well — I’ve studied the process
Pretty well — I know the basics
Somewhat — I have lots of questions
Not at all — I’m just starting to learn
Yes — and I have money set aside for them
Yes — but haven’t budgeted for them yet
I’ve heard of them but don’t know specifics
This is news to me
Yes — I know which programs I qualify for
Somewhat — heard of FHA but need to research
Vaguely aware they exist
I didn’t know there were special programs
Your Readiness Score
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Score Breakdown by Category
💰 Financial Foundation 0 / 30
📊 Credit & Income 0 / 30
🏡 Life Stability 0 / 30
📚 Knowledge & Prep 0 / 30
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    Disclaimer: This score is for educational purposes only and does not guarantee mortgage approval or homebuying success. Consult with a licensed real estate agent and mortgage lender before making any home buying decisions.