uptake - the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating) consumption, ingestion, intake. eating, feeding - the act of consuming food. deglutition, swallow, drink - the act of swallowing; one swallow of the liquid was enough; he took a drink of his beer and smacked his lips.
One of the biggest obstacles for first-time buyers is to finance the down payment and closing costs of a new home. Government agencies provide grants and tax breaks to help buyers overcome the challenges of buying a home for the first time.
One of the FHAâs primary criteria is whether or not youâve owned a home. If youâve never owned a home, youâre considered a first-time homebuyer. But you are allowed to be a previous homeowner and still qualify as a first-time homebuyer.