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    - [Governor's House Program](https://www.sdhda.org/homeownership/governors-house-program)
    - [Home Improvement](https://www.sdhda.org/homeownership/home-improvement)
    - [Downpayment Assistance](https://www.sdhda.org/homeownership/downpayment-assistance)
    - [Tools](https://www.sdhda.org/homeownership/tools)
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# The First-Time Homebuyer's Guide to Mitchell

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Considering a move to Mitchell, South Dakota? South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) is here to assist you in your first-time homebuying journey to the state's sixth-largest city. Whether it's downpayment and closing-cost assistance or competitive rates, there's a lot to love as a first-time homebuyer.

**Check out our first-time homebuying guide to Mitchell.**

## Participating Lenders

Knowing your spending power is a great first step when first-time homebuying—below find an assortment of potential lenders in the Mitchell area who offer First-Time Homebuyer Loans:

| [BankWest, Inc.](https://www.bankwest-sd.bank/) 605.995.5059 | [CorTrust Bank](https://www.cortrustbank.com/) 605.996.7775 |
| --- | --- |
| [Dakotaland Federal Credit Union](https://www.dakotalandfcu.com/) 605.996.4431 | [First Dakota National Bank](https://www.firstdakota.com/) 605.996.3364 |
| [First National Bank of Omaha](https://www.fnbo.com/) 605.996.7755 | [Great Western Bank](https://www.greatwesternbank.com/) 605.996.8100 |
| [Plains Commerce Bank](https://www.plainscommerce.com/) 605.996.1102 | [U.S. Bank Home Mortgage](https://mortgage.usbank.com/sd/mitchell) 605.996.5814 |
| [Wells Fargo Home Mortgage](https://www.wellsfargo.com/locator/bank/403__N__LAWLER__ST_MITCHELL_SD_57301/) 605.995.3521 |  |

## Agent Options

Once you've received your pre-approval, it's time to start searching for the ideal place to call home—a highly qualified real estate agent is a great way to start your house search. [When choosing an agent](https://info.sdhda.org/how-to-find-a-real-estate-agent-3-tips-to-keep-in-mind), make sure that he or she knows the Mitchell area well and has your wants and needs in mind. If you're considering a particular agent, double-[check to make sure his or her credentials are up to date](https://sdrec.sd.gov/registration/licenseelist.aspx) with the state Department of Labor and Regulation.

## Neighborhood Choices

Mitchell is home to educational institutions at every level, as well as family-friendly attractions and neighborhoods. So when tackling the search process, it's a good idea to know which part of the city you would find the most desirable—a quiet spot on the outskirts or a central location close to your daily commute. You have options—**check out some facts about Mitchell's neighborhoods:**

- **Northern Region**
- **Central Region**
- **Southern Region**

**More than 60 families in the Mitchell area took advantage of SDHDA programs in the last year. That equals more than $6.5 million in 12 months!**

However you prioritize your homeownership needs, there's a spot for you in Mitchell. Use our handy guide to get started, and if you have any questions when it comes to securing a First-Time Homebuyer Loan, SDHDA is here to assist you!

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**Source: NeighborhoodScout.com**

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