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.
If you are a first time home buyer and owning a house and all that goes with it seems intimidating, a condo is probably a good step to get into the market. You can always move into a house when you and your lifestyle demand it. Both houses and condominiums afford tons of different styles and options.