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Buy Your First Home
With a Clear Plan, Not Guesswork


Local first-time homebuyer guidance from a Strongsville-based mortgage team. We help you understand down payment options, credit requirements, and the steps to buying your first home.


Buying your first home can feel overwhelming. You may be wondering how much you need for a down payment, whether your credit is good enough, or what the process actually looks like.

Our job is to make the process simple.

Tell us where you are in the process and we will help you understand your options and the next steps toward buying your first home.


 

Loan Options For First-Time Buyers

There is no single “first-time buyer loan.” Instead, there are several financing options that may work depending on your credit, down payment, and financial goals.
 
Our job is to help you understand which option makes the most sense for you.

FHA LOANS
FHA loans are one of the most common options for first-time homebuyers. They are designed to make homeownership more accessible and may allow lower down payments and more flexible credit guidelines for qualified buyers.

CONVENTIONAL LOANS
Conventional loan programs may allow down payments as low as 3 percent for qualified buyers. These loans can be a great option if you have strong credit and stable income.

DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE
Some buyers in Ohio may qualify for down payment or closing cost assistance programs. These programs vary depending on eligibility requirements, location, and available funding.
We can help you understand what programs may apply to your situation.

Get My First-Time

Buyer Plan

Answer a few quick questions so a licensed loan officer

can help you understand your options and next steps.


No pressure. Just clear guidance.

When do you want to move?

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How the First Time Buyer Process Works

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Why First Time Buyers
Work With Conrad Mortgage

Buying your first home is a major financial decision. You deserve guidance that is honest, practical, and focused on what actually works for your situation.

When you work with Conrad Mortgage you get:

• A clear understanding of your real home budget before you start touring homes
• Guidance on low down payment options and possible Ohio homebuyer programs
• Straight answers about credit and what matters most to lenders
• A simple step-by-step plan so you always know what happens next
• Local guidance from a Northeast Ohio team that understands the market
• Consistent communication from application to closing

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216-777-4330

13593 Pearl Road Strongsville, Ohio 44136

NMLS# 173855

Office Hours : Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm

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© 2025 Cornerstone First Mortgage, LLC supports Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS ID# 173855. This is informational only and is not an offer of credit or commitment to lend. Interest rates, products, and loan terms are subject to change without notice and may not be available at the time of loan application or loan lock-in. Contact Cornerstone First Mortgage, LLC to learn more about your eligibility for its mortgage products. Loans are subject to buyer, builder, and property qualification. Cash reserves may be required. Cornerstone First Mortgage, LLC is not acting on behalf of or at the direction of HUD/FHA or the Federal Government. ([http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org)]www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org)

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