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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.  |
BENEFITS OF ZERO DOWN PAYMENT LOANS
Zero down payment loans are designed to offer home ownership opportunities to borrowers with good credit but who lack the ability or desire to make a down payment on a home. It provides an option for those who wish to invest their savings in assets other than their home.
This type of financing is popular among both first time home buyers and experienced home buyers and you can use zero down payment loans for a purchase or a refinance. The fixed rate loan is also available for construction and home improvement of an owner occupied primary residence. While you are not required to make a down payment, you must have 3% in the transaction. These funds are applied toward your closing costs and may come from your own funds, a gift from a relative, grant, or sale of assets you own. |
