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One of the most important financial issues facing new medical residents is the purchase of their first home.  For most people, buying a first home can be a challenging experience, however, for residents with their extreme debt load and work hours, buying a first home may at first seem to be an unachievable goal.  What many residents don't realize, however, is that there are many loan programs specifically targeting physicians.  Banks generally regard resident physicians as an excellent "risk" due to the high probability of attaining a well above average income.

Stay tuned for an upcoming article on physician-specific loan programs and lenders.  In the mean time, check out the general mortgage articles below.

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