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Make your rent count
Prepare your home for unexpected weather
Answers for some of the most common housing questions
Explore Tools and Information to Help with Your Housing Journey
Renters
Sometimes, renting a home may be the best housing option. We’ve collected information for renters, at every stage of the process, and have tips for those thinking about transitioning to homeownership.
Tools for renters
Check out Fannie Mae’s tools and checklists to help renters navigate each step of the rental process.
Help for financial uncertainty
Periods of financial uncertainty can be stressful, but assistance may be available to help you get through it.
The rental process
A lot happens before you sign a rental agreement and move into your home. Get to know the rental process step by step.
Homebuyers
Homeowners
Take our homeownership education course
Fannie Mae HomeView®, our free online course for first-time homebuyers, provides detailed information on each step of the buying process. Completing the course may even help you qualify for assistance when buying your first home.
Put your rent payments to work
If you consistently pay your rent on time each month, you’re likely to keep up with mortgage payments too. A solid record of rent payments may help you qualify for a mortgage, even if you have a limited credit history.
What does Fannie Mae do?
We serve homebuyers, homeowners, and renters by creating solutions that expand equitable access to affordable housing. As a resource for homeowners and renters, we also provide reliable information to educate and empower you in your housing decisions.
