Down Payments

08 Feb Don’t Let Student Loans Delay Your Homeownership Dreams

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If you’re looking to buy a home, you may be wondering how your student loan debt could impact those plans. Do you have to wait until you’ve paid off your student loans before you can buy your first home? Or could you qualify for a...

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07 Jan How To Hit Your Homebuying Goals This Year [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some Highlights If you’re looking to buy a home, you may want to put these items on your to-do list to ensure you hit your goals. It’s important to start working on your credit and saving for a down payment early. When you’re ready to begin your...

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03 Jan How Much Do You Need for Your Down Payment?

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As you set out on your homebuying journey, you likely have a plan in place, and you’re working on saving for your purchase. But do you know how much you actually need for your down payment? If you think you have to put 20% down, you...

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22 Dec The Perks of Putting 20% Down on a Home

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If you’re thinking of buying a home, you’re probably wondering what you need to save for your down payment. Is it 20% of the purchase price, or could you put down less? While there are lower down payment programs available that allow qualified buyers to...

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07 Dec Why It Just Became Much Easier To Buy a Home

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Since the pandemic began, Americans have reevaluated the meaning of the word home. That’s led some renters to realize the many benefits of homeownership, including the feelings of security and stability and the financial benefits that come with rising home equity. At the same time,...

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02 Dec Tips for Single Homebuyers: How To Make Your Dream a Reality

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If you’re living on your own and looking to buy a home, know that you can make your dream a reality with thoughtful planning and the right team of experts. Research from Freddie Mac shows 28% of all households (36.1 million) are sole-person, and that...

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11 Nov VA Loans: Helping Veterans Achieve Their Homeownership Dreams

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The purpose of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans is to provide a pathway to homeownership for those who have sacrificed so much by serving our nation. As the Veterans Administration says of the program: “The objective of the VA Home Loan Guaranty program is to help...

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22 Sep Is a 20% Down Payment Really Necessary To Purchase a Home?

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Buying Myths, Demographics, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Millennials by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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There’s a common misconception that, as a homebuyer, you need to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down payment. In fact, a recent survey by Lending Tree asks what is keeping consumers from purchasing a home. For over half of...

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07 Jul The Truths Young Homebuyers Need To Hear

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For many young or first-time homebuyers, purchasing a home can feel intimidating. A recent survey shows some homebuyers ages 25 to 40 may be unsure about the homebuying process and what they can afford. It found: “1 in 4 underestimated their buying potential by $150k or...

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29 Jun What To Expect as Appraisal Gaps Grow

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In today’s real estate market, low inventory and high demand are driving up home prices. As many as 54% of homes are getting offers over the listing price, based on the latest Realtors Confidence Index from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Shawn Telford, Chief...

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