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Buying a Home - Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
This site offers information about programs available to help first-time home buyers.

• Home buying
• Home buyer assistance programs
• Mortgage loans
• Mortgage loan fees
• Loan settlement statements
• Mortgage loan payments
• Alternative payment options

Refinancing calculator – California Department of Corporations
This site offers a calculator to help you determine whether refinancing your mortgage at a lower interest rate is a good financial move.

Reverse mortgage – LA County Department of Consumer Affairs
This site offers information for senior citizens who own their home and want monthly income from their home equity.

Homeowners Insurance Checklist - Insurance Information Institute
This site offers a checklist for those about to buy a home, including what to do first, house hunting, placing a bid, purchasing insurance and more.