4 COMMON MISTAKES OF FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS 1. Spending the - TopicsExpress



          

4 COMMON MISTAKES OF FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS 1. Spending the maximum on housing: Make a monthly budget and know your limits before meeting with a lender. 2. Not getting prequalified early enough: Most buyers wait until they are ready to start house hunting before contacting a lender. Have a buyer consultation first to create long-term financial goals and startegies for buying a home. Get prequalfied early so you make some changes or correct errors on your credit report. 3. Misunderstanding the importance of a high credit score: All mortgage lending is done with a tier of interest rates and terms based on consumer credit scores. A score of 680 to 720 can get you good mortgage rates, while a FICO score of 620 is usually about the lowest score to qualify for most loans. 4. Choosing the wrong mortgage product: First-time homebuyers today typically opt for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. But home loan alternatives to a 30-year-fixed sometimes make more sense. For example, buyers certain they will be relocated by their companies within five years may find a 5/1 ARM could be a much better mortgage. Also,Homebuyers eager to build equity in their homes or who are older and want to live mortgage-free in retirement should consider a 10- year or 15-year fixed-rate loan, if they can afford it. Theres no reason to pay a premium for a product you dont need. ValentinaRealEstate
Posted on: Wed, 28 May 2014 17:51:47 +0000

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