HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2021

A seller credit is a type of seller concession where the seller offers the buyer money at closing to sweeten the deal. Buyers appreciate seller credits since these essentially discount their closing costs which are typically between 2% and 5% of the home’s purchase price. Scenario 4: Lump closing costs into the buyer’s mortgage.

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HomeLight

MARCH 6, 2023

Consider factors such as how long you plan to be in the area, if you have steady employment, and if you have enough money saved for not just the down payment, but for closing costs , maintenance, property taxes, and more. down payment and/or closing cost assistance. Loans are between 3%-3.5%

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Realty Biz

JUNE 7, 2021

I’ve been looking at house descriptions online, I read a couple of articles about getting a mortgage, and even an article for first-time buyers. Calculating this price is required by the buyer’s mortgage lender. That means the bank will loan 80% of the value of the house and the buyer needs to pay cash for the other 20%.

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HomeLight

MARCH 2, 2023

Consider factors such as how long you plan to be in the area, if you have steady employment, and if you have enough money saved for not just the down payment, but for closing costs , maintenance, property taxes, and more. There are loan programs that allow as little as 3.5% Loans are between 3%-3.5%

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HomeLight

JANUARY 14, 2022

As you run down the list of steps from appraisals to final walkthroughs, you may find yourself focusing on one item in particular: the home inspection. About 95% of purchased homes go through an inspection, and it’s a requirement for many mortgage loans — so it’s certainly an important part of the process.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 29, 2023

These companies can help sellers cash out quickly, and many will cover a seller’s closing costs. If a buyer requests further deductions to the price based on their inspection, you may be able to point to how the estimated cost of certain repairs was already baked into the list price.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 24, 2022

These companies can help sellers cash out quickly and many will cover a seller’s closing costs. Buyers are still going to do their inspection, they’re going to do their own due diligence and they are going to be paying their inspector. If your house complies with FHA, then it complies with most other lenders’ requirements.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 23, 2021

For example, FHA loans typically won’t allow buyers to purchase properties with unpermitted converted garages or outdated electrical panels. According to both Barker and Davis, the home inspection is when most code violations are discovered. Even if the buyer can get insurance, it’s likely to cost them. Water heater.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Well, you’ll need a down payment — which, depending on the loan program you go with, could be as low as 3% (or even 0% with certain government-backed programs). Then you’ll have to pay closing costs, including appraisal and inspection costs (and don’t expect the seller to chip in — more on that later!).

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

In early 2021, homebuyers will remain undeterred by the pandemic, eager to take advantage of sub-3% mortgage rates while they last. Unless you want to pay Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI), you want to save up for a sizable down payment. Money that is not going against the principal of your mortgage. Home Inspection Fee.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 12, 2022

These companies can help sellers cash out quickly and many will cover a seller’s closing costs. Often, that means advocating for the removal of inspection contingencies. “In When you place your home on the market, it’s hard to predict if your top offer will come from a cash buyer or a buyer pre-qualified for a home loan.

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