A CVT does not strictly require the presence of a clutch. Nevertheless, in some vehicles (e.g. motorcycles), a centrifugal clutch is added to facilitate a neutral stance, which is useful when idling or manually reversing into a parking space.
While it does not take perfect credit to get a decent mortgage, buyers with better credit scores get mortgages with lower interest rates and may be exempt from certain fees during the mortgage process. First-time home buyers should be aware of their credit histories and expect mortgage rates to reflect them.
People who own and live in mobile homes or manufactured homes not affixed to a foundation qualify for the first-time home buyer designation. People who live in homes that are in violation of local building codes or whose homes would cost more to fix than to buy a different home also qualify as first-time home buyers.