This episode talks about home loans for first time buyers and gives you advice on what to do whether you're looking at buying a home two months from now or two years from now. Our guest, Stephanie Johnston with Service First Mortgage answers some of the top questions buyers have when starting the process of getting a home loan. Questions like: Is now a bad time to buy a home? If I'm starting to think about buying a home, what should my first steps be? Is a large downpayment or a good credit score more important? What can I do to improve my credit score? And more! You can reach out to Stephanie directly: Stephanie Johnston The Johnston Team | Senior Loan Officer johnstonteam@sfmc.com 214-576-2934 sfmc.com/johnstonteam If you want to start your homebuying journey, join one of our growth groups. Growth groups meet virtually and are designed to keep you encouraged through this process and provide you with tips and resources to get you positioned to buy a home. Sign up for one today at HomeBuyingForWomen.com/growth If you’re looking for a seasoned lender or a REALTOR®, we can help you with that. Just go to HomeBuyingForWomen.com/guide and answer a few questions for us to get you connected. In addition, those who like to wear suits in the office tell me that I need to let you know that I am not a financial advisor, CPA, tax advisor or anyone that is tied to your individual finances nor are any of my guests unless otherwise specified. The content provided by our platform is for informational purposes only and are expressions of opinion. In order to make the best financial decision for your situation, you should seek advice from a seasoned CPA, financial or investment advisor, lender, or Realtor.