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10-year TreasuryYield · Oct 27, 20264.990%
Rates as of Oct 29, 2026Dated references, not live quotes. 15-year/FHA/VA modeled; FHA/VA APR is not all-in.
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PLACER COUNTY · LEARN

Buying your first home in Placer County? Give yourself a place to learn.

Meet FirstHome IQ, the nonprofit behind free homebuyer learning tools, and choose a practical starting point before your next housing conversation.

By the Nick’s Lending team
FirstHome IQHOMEOWNERSHIP EDUCATION

FirstHome IQ offers free homebuyer education. Its learning site brings together courses, calculators and an education plan. You can use the resources on your own; a conversation with our team is optional.

Source: FirstHome IQ learning platform (new tab)

Education is the mission

FirstHome IQ describes itself as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to close the homeownership education gap through research, education and advocacy. Nick’s Lending shares its resources as an education partner. The courses belong to FirstHome IQ, not to a mortgage application.

Source: FirstHome IQ: mission and programs (new tab)

Choose one question to work on

Our suggestion: begin with the part of buying that feels least clear. If you are unsure how a payment fits your life, start with your budget. If loan terminology is getting in the way, write down the terms you want explained. You do not need to tackle every topic at once.

Its three course tracks cover money basics, credit and debt, and buying a first home. The platform also offers worksheets and calculation tools.

Source: FirstHome IQ courses and tools (new tab)

Bring the lesson back to Placer County

After a lesson, choose a home or community you are considering and make a question list: What costs are still missing? How much cash would I want left after closing? What would I need to confirm about this property? Pair the learning with our cash-to-close checklist and Placer new-home tracker.

Know where you are signing in

Courses open on FirstHome IQ’s site and require its sign-in. Its privacy policy governs that service. Do not assume a course meets a particular lender or assistance program’s education requirement; confirm the required course before relying on it.

FirstHome IQ course access (new tab) · FirstHome IQ privacy policy (new tab)

Want help choosing where to start? Ask for homebuyer education guidance. You can also open the education section and go directly to the learning tools.

Rate context & assumptions

Dated rate references, not a live quote. Check the rates-as-of date shown with the figures. Review the product-specific assumptions below.

Dated references, not live quotes. 15-year/FHA/VA modeled; FHA/VA APR is not all-in.

30-year fixed

Rate 7.161% · APR 7.232%

* Conventional 30-year fixed-rate purchase loan. $650,000 purchase price. $455,000 loan amount. $195,000 down payment (30%). 70% LTV. 780 representative credit score. Owner-occupied single-family residence in California. 360 monthly payments. 30-day rate-lock period.

Pricing shown at par: 0.000 discount points and $0 lender credit. Estimated principal-and-interest payment is $3,076.48 per month. Payment does not include property taxes, homeowners insurance, HOA dues, assessments, or other property-related charges. The actual total monthly payment will be higher. Mortgage insurance is not included because this example assumes 70% LTV.

The illustrative APR assumes $3,200 in prepaid finance charges and an amount financed of $451,800. Actual APR and closing costs depend on the final loan terms and which charges constitute finance charges under applicable law. Rate, APR, fees, and availability are subject to change until locked. All loans are subject to credit, income, asset, property, appraisal, underwriting, and program requirements.

Example as of October 29, 2026 at 6:35 AM Pacific. This is not an approval, offer, guarantee, or commitment to lend.

15-year fixed

Rate 6.411% · APR 6.523%

15-year fixed temporary estimate as of 2026-10-29: 0.750 percentage points below the 30-year conventional reference. Not independently sourced lender pricing.

Illustrative purchase: $650,000 price, $455,000 loan, $195,000 down (30%), 70% LTV, 780 credit score. Owner-occupied California single-family residence; 180 monthly payments; 30-day lock assumption.

At 0.000 points and $0 lender credit, estimated principal and interest is $3,941.31/month. Taxes, insurance, HOA and other property charges are excluded; total payment will be higher.

Modeled APR uses $3,200 prepaid finance charges and $451,800 amount financed over 180 months. This is an estimate, not an offer or commitment. Actual rates, APR and eligibility require individual review.

FHA · 30-year fixed

Rate 6.991% · Modeled APR 7.061%

FHA 30-year modeled market reference from the morning email dated 2026-10-29. Not a lender quote.

The email applies a shared illustrative APR model. It does not supply a complete program-specific borrower scenario.

Program-specific mortgage insurance and funding fees are not established by this model. This is not an all-in FHA or VA APR quote.

Ask for a personalized rate, APR, payment and program-specific costs before making a borrowing decision.

VA · 30-year fixed

Rate 6.839% · Modeled APR 6.908%

VA 30-year modeled market reference from the morning email dated 2026-10-29. Not a lender quote.

The email applies a shared illustrative APR model. It does not supply a complete program-specific borrower scenario.

Program-specific mortgage insurance and funding fees are not established by this model. This is not an all-in FHA or VA APR quote.

Ask for a personalized rate, APR, payment and program-specific costs before making a borrowing decision.

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10-year Treasury · Yield · Oct 27, 2026 · 4.990%