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 down payment assistance programs available
that can help you purchase your new home. Ask your mortgage
professional in Dallas, 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 down payment
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 down payment. 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 types 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.
If possible, it is recommended to split the 100%
financing into 80/20 to avoid PMI on the mortgage. The borrower should
be aware that the PMI you pay every month is not tax deductible.
Usually people will go with 100% refinancing in
order to be able to take as uch cash out that is needed. There is also
80/20 programs that may have lower rates
The 80/20 combo is the most popular 100% loan
available although there are a few lenders who are giving better
pricing with the 70/30 and 75/25 combos.
In 2005, 43% of first time home buyers used 100%
financing programs.
100% financing can be obtained by financing one
loan at 100% of the value of the home or by dividing the loan up into
two mortgages and financing an 80% 1st mortgage and a 20% 2nd mortgage,
which is called an 80/20. An 80/20 is 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
realtor knows that you want seller paid closing costs 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 you're even
considering purchasing a home, contact your broker now john.parker@supremelending.com.
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