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FIRST TIME BUYERS
Many home loan programs have been specifically created for first time home buyers. These loans feature low down payments and approval guidelines that make it easier to qualify. Some of the more popular first time homebuyer programs are listed hereafter: # What is a First Time Buyer Loan? # FHA and VA Loans for First Time Buyers # Who is Eligible for a 1st Time Buyer Loan? # Community Home Buyer Programs # What is Escrow? # Mortgage Credit Certificates Getting your first home is easy.
 FINANCIAL CALCULATORS
Provided below is a list of calculators to assist you with your financial matters: # Loan Calculator Quickly calculate the monthly payment, total amount of interest paid, total paid and cost of points for a fixed rate mortgage loan. # Refinancing Calculator Helps you determine if you will benefit by refinancing. # APR Calculator Find out how much your mortgage loan is really costing you. # Closing Costs Calculator Simultaneously compare four different loans and compute the closing costs required at closing for each of the mortgage loans. # Rent versus Buy Calculator Allows you to compare the costs of renting a residence versus buying a home. # Seller's Proceeds Calculator Calculate your new gain after your current mortgage(s) have been repayed and taxes, sales commissions and other closing costs. # Loan Spread Calculator Find out everything about your loan with this calculator. # Cashflows Calculator Determine the present value of an investment property's cash flows and sale proceeds for periods of up to 20 years. # Future Values of Savings Annuity calculator which determines future values. # Pay off or Invest Calculate the expected annual return on an investment to see if it is better to pay off or invest. # Loan Comparison Compare multiple loans quickly seeing the impact on interest rates and points on their monthly payments and total paid.  |
PURCHASE
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.
LOW DOWN PAYMENT QUALIFICATIONS
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. DOWN PAYMENT GIFTS, LOANS, AND YOUR 401K
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. HOUSING AUTHORITIES
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. DOWN PAYMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS
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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