Budget Sidekick
Your Home Buying Journey Starts Here
Budget for your dream home, compare mortgage rates, and track your progress to homeownership.
Live DemoBudget Sidekick Reports:
Complete Financial & Month-End Clarity
Professional accounting reports with nested accounts – no complexity, just clarity.
My Budget
My Budget Overview
Financial Education
Resources & Guides
Strengthen your financial knowledge with our growing library of educational resources designed to help you make better financial decisions.
One-Year Guide to Saving For and Buying a Home
A month-by-month, step-by-step roadmap to help you save, plan, and purchase your first home. Includes checklists, milestones, and links to all key resources.
Mortgage Comparison Tool
Compare all major mortgage types side-by-side, see pros and cons, and use our quick quiz to find your best fit. Includes a visual table and decision helper.
SBA Loans for First-Time Business Owners
Learn how SBA loans provide government-backed financing with lower down payments and flexible terms for new entrepreneurs.
Compare Today's
Mortgage Rates
Ready to buy your home? Compare real-time mortgage rates from lenders specializing in government-backed loans.
VA Loans
0% down payment loans for veterans and active military. No private mortgage insurance required with competitive rates.
FHA Loans
As low as 3.5% down payment for first-time buyers. More flexible credit requirements and assumable loans.
USDA Loans
100% financing for rural and suburban properties. No down payment required with below-market rates.
Smart Filtering
Filter by specialization (military, rural, business), region, target audience, and credit score requirements to find your perfect match.
Detailed Profiles
Get comprehensive information about each lender including features, popular products, target audience, and direct links to apply.
Real People,
Real Dreams Achieved
Join thousands who've gone from renters to proud homeowners with Budget Sidekick
*Sample testimonials for demonstration purposes
"We got the keys last Friday and I'm already planning my workshop in the garage! Budget Sidekick helped us figure out what we could actually afford so we didn't overextend. Now I get to paint MY walls whatever color I want!"
Jake Martinez
First-Time Homebuyer
March 15, 2025
"Our daughter can finally have her own room! We used the budgeting tools to save for our down payment while planning for baby expenses. Closed on our forever home right before her 2nd birthday. Best feeling ever."
Ashley & David Kim
First-Time Homebuyers
March 10, 2025
"Three cats and a backyard garden - that was the dream! Budget Sidekick's rate comparison saved us enough to get the house with the big yard. My cats are living their best life and I'm growing tomatoes. Life is good."
Maria Santos
First-Time Homebuyer
March 5, 2025
Your Home
Buying Journey
Start your mortgage application today and get pre-approved for your dream home. Quick process with competitive rates on all loan types.
Join thousands of homeowners who got their mortgage through Budget Sidekick