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One of the most exciting adventures
you will ever encounter is purchasing a home. If your a first time buyer or
an experienced investor we will make the process quick and easy. Below is
some helpful information to get you started.
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Many factors are considered when applying for a low down
payment home loan. These factors include a good credit background,
sufficient appraisal value, and adequate income to pay the monthly mortgage
payment. While these factors are important other considerations are also
taken.
Your home loan professional will be able to discuss your qualifications with
you on an individual basis. At this time other factors including your
ability to pay the closing costs will be discussed. Closing costs are
typically 2% to 3% of the price of the house. Your home loan officer will
also discuss with you certain formulas that are used to determine your long
term ability to pay for the home loan.
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Loans and gifts from family, friends, and other organizations can help
you put together a down payment sufficient for your home loan needs. The
percentage of the loan or gift that is available for use as a down payment
can vary depending on the type of home loan you qualify for. It is important
to discuss any loans or gifts you plan to use as a down payment with your
mortgage lender.
Many companies also offer programs to their employees to make the home
buying experience easier. 401K plans are often used for this purpose and
employees are permitted to withdraw from their 401K plans without penalty to
provide a down payment on a home loan. Making use of your 401K program can
be useful and beneficial but there can be drawbacks that must be examined.
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There are national non-profit organizations dedicated to assisting
homebuyers with their down payment and closing costs.
Housing authorities are agencies in cities and states around the nation that
handle housing issues in their designated areas. Many housing authorities
strive to provide stable and affordable housing for low and moderate income
persons and create living environments that help residents learn to live
independently. Your mortgage broker is educated about current housing
authority issues and can serve as a liaison between you, the borrower, and
your Housing Authority.
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Purchasing a home is a goal shared by many people but it can be difficult
for some to collect the funds needed for a down payment. Fortunately, there
are many programs to assist those who need help with down payments. There
are national assistance programs and programs specifically for residents of
your state. The precise requirements of the individual programs will need to
be discussed with your mortgage broker but many assistance programs do not
require repayment of the gift and do not place caps on the borrower's income
to qualify for assistance. One such program is called Neighborhood Gold.
This down payment assistance corporation provides free grant money to
borrowers with no down payment. The qualifications for the Neighborhood Gold
program are relatively simple to meet and your mortgage lenders are
knowledgeable of the requirements.
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Purchasing a Tucker home is made easy by your Tucker mortgage lenders at
Midland Mortgage Corporation. Tucker purchase loans are available to Tucker
borrowers at a wide variety of rates and terms. Contact you Tucker purchase
loan professionals at Midland Mortgage Corporation.
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