Are you a First-Time Homebuyer looking for your dream home?
Buying a home can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be.
Are you a First-Time Homebuyer looking for your dream home?
Buying a home can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be.
Interested in learning more about potential low and zero down payment options?
*Available through mellohome. See Grand Slam Terms & Conditions for more details.
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Exclusive for first-time homebuyers:
Receive up to $4,500 cash back by working with loanDepot and a mellohome® real estate agent.
Get Started
Ready to take the next step? Now that you know what you need, let us be your partner. We’re here for you through every step of your journey to home ownership!
Start Your Pre-Approval Process
Know what you're qualified to purchase to aid in your home search.
Find a Real Estate Agent
Let us take the stress out of finding a realtor. mellohome connects you with local experts to elevate your home search.
Find a Real Estate Agent
Let us take the stress out of finding a realtor. mellohome connects you with local experts to elevate your home search.
Home Search
This home search tool gives you quick and easy access to find your dream home, with up-to-date listings in your area that work within your budget.
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Benefits
We offer a variety of exclusive products, services, and cash back options to complete your homebuying experience.
Get Cash Back by Working With loanDepot & mellohome
First-Time Homebuyers that are pre-approved and verified by loanDepot, will get up to a $4,500 cash bonus for buying a home with a mellohome approved agent and financing through loanDepot.
Free Credit Monitoring
Credit monitoring and personalized recommendations to improve your credit, completely free for loanDepot members, powered by SavvyMoney.
Discounted Moving Services
Take advantage of Relocator’s complimentary concierge service to save time and receive exclusive benefits. You can also set up or transfer utilities, garbage & recycling, tv, internet services and much more.*
Close on Time Guarantee
If a transaction does not close on time, loanDepot pays $1,000 to both the buyer and seller.**
Discount Home Security
On behalf of loanDepot in partnership with Secure24 – ADT Authorized Dealer, you will be eligible for an exclusive ADT-monitored smart home package.*
Complementary Smart Home Products
mellohome helps you make some SMART upgrades! We’ve partnered with Best Buy® to provide you with smart home products.*
*Available through mellohome. See Grand Slam Terms & Conditions for more details.
**Not available for all products and transactions. Buyer must obtain pre-approval from loanDepot and provide all required income and asset documentation to loanDepot at least 5 days before entering into the purchase contract. Additional requirements apply. See official Close On-Time Guarantee Terms and Conditions for requirements.