First-time home buyers often qualify for unique benefits. Learn what to expect as a first-time buyer when it comes to buying a house and getting a mortgage.

First-time homebuyers are typically defined as those entering the market who’ve never owned a home. However, anyone who has not owned a home for the last three years also qualifies as a first-timer.

Why Rocket Mortgage stands out: Rocket helps renters make the leap to homeownership with a grant equal to a portion of rent paid. Rocket RentRewards allows current renters to apply up to 10% of what ...