first-time buyer

The term "first-time buyer" is commonly used in real estate and finance to describe individuals who are entering the property market for the first time and may benefit from specific financial programs.

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Definition

B2Real Estate

(common)A person purchasing a home or property for the first time.

Example

  • As a first-time buyer, she qualified for a lower interest rate on her mortgage.

C1Finance

(technical)An individual who has not owned a primary residence in the past three years, making them eligible for certain financial assistance programs.

Example

  • Many first-time buyers take advantage of government grants to help with their down payments.

Similar

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