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TheJoy of Buying Your First Home
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Agenda
Homeownership brings….. What is Homeownership? Preparation Budgeting, Savings, and Credit Qualifying Loan Programs Are you ready to buy a home?
What is Homeownership?
The American dream
An opportunity to provide for family
A tax deduction
Property appreciation
Having the nicest lawn on the block
Your own backyard
Your own garage
Homeownership brings…….
Sense of community
Stability
Tax benefits (Consult your tax advisor)
Stable housing costs
Potential appreciation
The Home Buying Process
The Homebuying Team: Who is Involved? Real Estate Agent Mortgage Broker Home Inspector Professional Appraiser Surveyor Insurance Agent Attorney Escrow/Title Officer
Rent vs. Buy
See handout for comparison
Preparation
Preparation
Two things have to happen:
Find a home Qualify for a loan
4 C’s of Lending Capital (savings)
Do you have enough cash for the down payment and closing costs?
Do you have enough cash for emergencies?
Capacity (income) Can you repay the debt?
Character (credit history) Will you repay the debt?
Collateral (house) Will the lender be fully protected if you fail to
repay the loan?
What Lenders Look For Debt to Income Ratios
Relationship between current consumer debts and current income
Is your income high enough? Are your debts low enough?
Down payment The higher the down payment, the lower the loan amount
Reserves How much money do you have saved? How much will be left after closing?
Do you pay your bills on time? Credit reports Non-traditional credit
Preparing to Buy a Home
Daily Spending Diary (examples)
Financial Worksheets (examples)
Decrease Spending & credit card use Entertainment (movies, dinners out)
Clothes
Dry cleaning
Budgeting Tools
Budgeting
What is a budget?A budget is a plan for managing your
income and expenses
Make Budgeting Easier
Decide who pays bills Know when bills are due Open a checking account & savings account Check interest rates on all of your loans Pay down high cost loans & credit cards Involve family in saving process
use coupons find bargains cut back on eating out
Budgeting Tips
Plan expenses according to current income
Establish budget for six months to one year
Keep record-keeping simple
Set money aside for maintenance &
emergencies
Get consensus from entire family – make it a
family project
Pay yourself first - SAVE!
SAVINGS
Importance of Saving
Pay yourself first
Consider savings via payroll deduction
Bank your change at the end of the day
Bank surprises
Bonuses and gifts
If you can save $2.00 a day @ 2% interest
you will have saved over $1,500 in 2 years
That is one less Starbucks coffee each day
CREDIT
The Importance of Credit
What does it mean to a lender Applying for credit Managing credit
How Lenders Use A Credit Score
Scores assess past bill paying history to predict future behavior
Scores are used to perform a risk analysis which helps predict the likelihood of loan repayment
Credit Scores
The credit bureau risk score is a summary of the information in your credit file
Scores range from 300-850 Score ranks consumers according to risk
The higher the score, the lower the risk of default
Common Credit Problems
Multiple credit cards used to their limit
Obtain new credit when existing debts
remain unpaid
Pattern of late payments on current debts
Bankruptcies
Judgments
Charge-offs
Foreclosures
Solving Credit Problems
Cancel unnecessary credit
Pay off or pay down debts
Resolve unpaid debts
Write letters to credit bureaus for corrections
Settle with collection agencies
Easy Steps to Build Credit
Open a checking and savings account to pay bills easily
Establish credit by Applying for a small loan using savings as collateral Applying for a credit card and using it minimally Applying for a loan with a co-signer
Establish non-traditional credit
Easy Steps to Build Credit
Rent payments
Electric and other utility payments, car
insurance
Child care or child support payments
Any other recurring expense
Non-traditional credit sources must be in
your name
Know Your Credit
Request a copy of your credit report
Review for accuracy
Dispute inaccurate information
Send a letter to the 3 credit bureaus if you have a
dispute
Pay all past due accounts as soon as you can
Negotiate with creditors if you can’t pay in full
If blemishes are severe - consider credit counseling
Credit Reporting Agencies
Experian (formerly TRW)
P.O. Box 9600Allen, TX 75013www.experian.com(888) 397-3742
TransunionP.O. Box 1000Springfield, PA 19022www.transunion.com(800) 888-4213
EquifaxP.O. Box 740241
Atlanta, GA 30374-0241
www.equifax.com
(800) 685-1111
QUALIFYING
A House Payment Includes
PITI
Principal
Interest
Taxes
Insurance
Pre-Qualification
Determines how much mortgage you qualify for
Informal, no obligation Figure is an estimation - not exact
Approval
Commitment from
lender: “conditional
approval” for a
predetermined amount
Based on verified
information
Are You Ready to Buy a Home?
First Steps:
Review your employment Have I been employed on a regular basis for 2 years
Evaluate your sources of income Is my income steady? Do I have money saved for a down payment & closing costs?
Analyze your current expenses Do I have a budget? Can I handle a monthly mortgage payment, taxes, insurance, repairs Can I handle unexpected events?
Determine the status of your credit history Do I have established credit? Have I paid my bills on time?
Yes - I want to own a home Am I familiar with what is required to qualify for a home loan? Am I willing to work towards preparing myself to become a homeowner?
Paperwork
Good Faith Estimate What is it? What fees are included?
Truth in Lending What is it?
LOAN PROGRAMS& LOAN TYPES
Loan Programs
Government insured loans FHA Loans VA Loans
Conventional mortgage loans Affordable loan programs – 0-5% down payment
Special loan programs Bond programs Down payment assistance programs
Loan Types
Fixed-rate loans
Adjustable rate loans
Sample Programs
Standard Conforming 30 Yr. Fixed
My Community 97 (Conforming)
My Community 100 (Conforming)
Flex 97 (Conforming)
Flex 100 (Conforming)
FHA
ARM’s/Hybrids
Sample Product Comparison FHA vs. MC100
Sales Price $110,000.00 $110,000.00
Down Payment $3300.00 $500.00
Req. Borr. Funds 3% Minimum Inv. $500 or 1%=lesser of
Disc./Prem $0.00 $0.00
Loan Amount $105,788.00 $110,000.00
30 Yr. Rate 6.125% 6.125%
1st Mtg. P& I $642.78 $668.37
MI Pymt Factor 0.000416667 0.000866667
MI Monthly Pymt $44.08 $95.33
Total Payment $686.86 $763.70
Sample Product Comparison30 Year vs. MC100
Sales Price $110,000.00 $110,000.00
Down Payment $5500.00 $500.00
Req. Borr. Funds 5% Minimum Inv. $500 or 1%=lesser of
Disc./Prem $0.00 $0.00
Loan Amount $104,500.00 $110,000.00
30 Yr. Rate 6.250% 6.125%
1st Mtg. P& I $643.42 $668.37
MI Pymt Factor 0.00065 0.000866667
MI Monthly Pymt $67.93 $95.33
Total Payment $711.35 $763.70
R E A D Y ?
The Closing Process
Sign mortgage or deed of trust
Sign your mortgage note & other loan documents
Bring funds to close on your home
Verify insurance policies
GET THE KEYS TO YOUR HOME!
Is this something you want to do???!!!
Life As A Homeowner
Stay within your budget
Make your mortgage payment top priority
Any mortgage payment difficulties -
CONTACT THE LENDER IMMEDIATELY
Use cost-effective energy savings measures
Hire a reputable contractor for major repairs
Have an emergency maintenance fund
EnjoyYour New Home!
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