Episode 9: Navigating the Barriers to First-Time Homebuying

In episode nine, Consumer Finance Bureau Chief Erin Van Engelen sits down with Michelle Guth
and Tyler Porter to dive into tips geared towards Navigating the Barriers to First Time
Homebuying and how to purchase a home successfully. The guests featured in this episode are
experts in the mortgage industry, representing one current and one past member of the Idaho
Mortgage Advisory Board. They will offer tips for First Time Buyers, including but not limited to
downpayment myth busters, checking your credit, knowing your budget, seeking advice,
focusing on long-term goals, and understanding rates.