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Recommendation for First home Buyer

March 19, 2024 | Posted by: Sarabjit Dhuna

Finding first home is always exciting and at same time complicated or complex. From finding a home to mortgage closing is lengthy and complex process. We will give you some recommendations for your first home buyer. 


Mortgage Consideration: - 
 

There are three things to consider which are Credit score, income and size of down payment when you apply for mortgage. Higher Credit score, stable income and how much down payment you are going to put can determine your chances of getting approval for the mortgage. 

Creating a Budget: - Before you look for a house, firstly you need to calculate your income, expenses and savings. You also need to calculate how much down payment you can put and monthly mortgage payment or other cost you can make.  

Down Payment: - if your house costs less than 500,000 then you need to put 5% of down payment and if its from 500,000 to 999,999 then you need to make 10% down payment and if its more than 999,999 then you need to make 20% down payment. Usually, if you put more down payment then your chances of getting mortgage approved increase and also lower monthly mortgage payment. 
Credit Score: - You need to have really good score to get favorable terms in Mortgage rate. Therefore, you must keep good credit history by paying bills on time and reducing any debts. 
Get Pre-Approved: - its really good idea before you search for home first get approved so, it can make good impression on seller that you are serious buyer. 
Mortgage Calculator: - you can calculate your mortgages based on your income 
Searching for Home after you pre-approved for Mortgage: - 
  • First of all, make a list that numbers of bedrooms, amenities, size of home, locations etc. This list can help you what you want in your first home  

  • Secondly, hire a reliable and experienced Real estate agent to help you find properties and helping you in the process of buying home.  

  • When you find property that you like then with the help of a real estate lawyer you make a competitive offer to buy a home. 

Closing process of Mortgage : -   

  • When the deal is accepted then you need to review all the documents provided by the lender and check for any associated costs.  

  • It is important to inspect your home before you move in so, you can find any potential issues like repair etc.  

  • Hire Experience Mortgage agent guide you in this complicated yet exciting process. If you have any questions regarding Mortgage and real estate, then you can contact me Sarabjit. 

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