Today’s lending market is far more lenient with home loan
financing than in times past. The ability to borrower up to 100% of the homes
value would have been un-thought of 20 years ago.
If you are looking for 100%
financing but do not qualify for it, there are downpayment assistance programs
available that can help you purchase your new home. Ask your mortgage
professional in Huntington Beach, about such programs that may be available to
you. These programs are available to people in every credit situation, and are
a great tool to get you in your dream home.
For example: FHA requires that you put 3% down to qualify for an FHA mortgage.
The grant programs will give you the 3%, as long as the sellers agree to it,
and it is written in the offer to purchase. The money does not get paid back
from your funds ever, thus achieving 100% financing. for you. This is just one
example of how a downpayment assistance program can work for you.
Since real estate values have increased at a much faster pace in recent years,
many home buyers find it difficult to save for a downpayment. As a result, 100%
financing has become ever more popular. Although more banks are offering an
array of 100% financing loan products, home buyers should be realistic and
expect to pay higher interest rates on these type of "No Money Down" mortgages.
When you are purchasing a home with 100% financing it is an option to get the
home sellers to pay your closing costs. This can make owning a new home a very
low cost process.
In 2005, 43% of first time home buyers used 100% financing programs.
100% financing can be obtained by financing 1 loan at 100% of the value of the
home or by dividing the loan up into 2 mortgages and financing an 80% 1st
mortgage and a 20% 2nd mortgage, which is called an 80/20. An 80/20 in becoming
a very popular financing option for people looking to avoid mortgage insurance.
There are even programs that will allow you to finance up to 103% of the
purchase price of the new home, the additional 3% is used to help pay for
closing costs.
When you are purchasing a home with 100% financing it is an option to get the
home sellers to pay your closing costs. This can make owning a new home a very
low cost process. Make sure your relator knows that you want seller paid
closing cost's when you write your offer to purchase.
In addition to the 100% programs for your primary residence there are now
programs that will allow you to purchase a non owner occupied or investment
property to 100%.
There are certain qualifications to get 100% financing that
your mortgage broker can help you figure out. They are very lenient and there
are tons of programs available. If your even considering purchasing a home,
contact your broker now donald@homerefinow.com
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