Questions For The First Time Homebuyer (selling investment properties)
No commentsBy Jennifer Stromsteen
Many potential first time homebuyers are wondering what to expect when they approach a lender given the latest developments in the whole mortgage mess we are in. Will the required down payment be more than 5 to 10%? Are there any 0% down payment programs out there for first time homebuyers anymore? How does the first time homebuyer sort through all the changes that are taking place anyway?
Many first time home buyers have these questions as well as other pertinent questions on their minds. This is in part because of the current credit crunch that the United States is experiencing. The answers? Yes, there are 0% down payment programs available for the first time homebuyer still; however, many have stricter qualifying regulations. Being aware of the changes in the rules can help avoid stress and confusion during the buying process.
One of the first and most important things to consider is that credit scores are more important today then they ever have been. Chances are if you have any blemishes on your credit score at all a lender will not want to extend a 0% down payment loan to you. Therefore, before even beginning the process of pre-approval or shopping for homes and or lenders you will want to pull your own credit report. You can actually do this once a year for free from each of the three main credit agencies. Look at the report to see if there are any items listed that need your attention. Dispute anything that is not correct, if something has been paid in full but is not reported as such you can have that changed before a lender looks at the report.
You are likely to find that lenders are getting rather restrictive on a whole and particularly with the ratios that they use when qualifying for a loan. For instance, if you need private mortgage insurance, which is generally required for people who put less than 20% down, then the private mortgage insurance company might require a larger down payment. They may simply allow a smaller ratio as well; this will end up lowering the total amount that you are able to borrow. It is competitive today and despite the fact that people want and need to move the huge number of available homes off the market lenders want to make sure they will not be foreclosing on a home because of defaulted loans too.
Fully understanding all the rules and doing the foot work first is very important in this tougher mortgage environment; however, doing so will put you ahead of the game and help to secure your mortgage and your first home.
J Stromsteen has many years expertise in the finance, real estate, and insurance industry. She contributes to various websites such as First Time Home Buyer where you can find today’s mortgage rates as well as a wealth of information on getting a First Time Home Buyers Loan .
Flipping Real Estate Investment Ideas
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Over the past few years, we have seen many real estate successes and blunders. The most popular type of real estate investing was called flipping. This was where an investor purchased a property and held onto it for a short period of time. During this time, the property was revamped and sold for profit.
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Many people had great success with flipping homes; others lost a great deal of money. In fact, many of the foreclosures that we see on the market today were flips gone badly. The real estate investing frenzy created by the flipping buzz created a false economy that eventually imploded.
We are in a full blown real estate recession, but that does not mean that you cannot still make money in real estate. The best way to do so is the old fashioned way. Purchase a property and hold onto it. Use it as a long term investment. One reason why this is such a good idea is that homes always rise in value over the long term. This is due to inflation and the rising cost of living.
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Real estate investments can also be useful for the short term. You can live in the home yourself or rent it out to others. If you are currently renting yourself, you are throwing your money away. You are paying for someone else to have a long term investment. You need a roof over your head. You might as well take advantage of all of the benefits that come along with owning real estate.
There are many other reasons why buying a home in the current market is attractive. Interest rates are very low right now. Lenders are also being more lenient. You may be able to qualify for a mortgage even if your credit is less than perfect.
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How many empty and neglected homes do you pass everyday? How many are in your neighborhood? Any one of them could be a great bargain. Who knows, you could make a fortune off of one of them. You only need to see the possibilities.
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