Churchill Mortgage Contiues to Support First-Time Homebuyers in Recently Named Top 10 Markets of 2014

Metropolitan areas in Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Texas top the list as ideal for first-time buyers

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., April 7, 2014 – In response to a recent report from Realtor.com naming the top 10 markets for first-time homebuyers, Churchill Mortgage is continuing to support local communities by providing the right loan product for each borrower.

According to the report, the top markets include, by rank, Pittsburgh; Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Fla.; Philadelphia; Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas; Orlando, Fla.; Jacksonville, Fla.; Dallas; Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, N.C.; and Phoenix-Mesa, Ariz. Cities were ranked based on location, affordable list prices, ample inventory, reasonable time on the market and steady employment.

Churchill Mortgage provides these communities with the tools and education necessary to become homeowners. In addition, the lender’s Home Buyer Workshops, held throughout the year in different cities, teach prospective borrowers the primary steps to homeownership as well as offer budgeting advice for home financing. Churchill Mortgage also counsels homebuyers on how to complete a mortgage application, how to select the right loan program and lock in interest rates, what to look for in a Realtor®, and what to know before shopping for a home.

“Many potential first-time homebuyers are in an excellent position to purchase a home, particularly in these markets,” said Mike Hardwick, president of Churchill Mortgage. “As these communities continue to show positive growth, we stand ready to help first-time homebuyers achieve the real American dream of debt-free homeownership.”