HomeLight

JANUARY 27, 2021

Mortgage insurance is extremely common for first-time buyers, and it’s often the fastest way to achieve homeownership and start building equity today, rather than waiting until you’ve saved up 20% — an unrealistic feat for many buyers. and 1% of your loan amount, annually. Definitely include an inspection contingency.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 9, 2022

Closings costs for buyers often clock in between 2% and 5% of the purchase price, and expenses beyond your down payment may include some (or all) of the following: Property inspections. Loan origination fee. A VA loan provides 100% financing with no money down — so no down payment. Property taxes. Transfer tax.

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HomeLight

MARCH 13, 2023

Airbnb owners get tired of paying management fees and dealing with customer complaints and negative ratings, but they have too little equity to sell the traditional way. You don’t need the added stress of waiting for the buyer’s mortgage approval or a home inspection turning up any unpleasant surprises.

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HomeLight

MARCH 6, 2023

He explains that owning a house is the most constructive and easiest way to build wealth, and even if you pay more now, you are still building equity, and will likely enjoy significant tax benefits. Find the FHA loan limit for homes in the county you are looking to purchase here.

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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!). But still get a home inspection!

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HomeLight

AUGUST 24, 2022

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. Consider a pre-listing inspection. A pre-listing home inspection is the same as a standard home inspection except that the seller pays for it before listing their home on the market.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 29, 2021

FHA and VA loans have additional requirements an appraiser must evaluate, most of which relate to safety and soundness. Learn how different loan requirements can impact an appraisal. FHA and VA loans have stricter requirements for the appraisal, as well as different underwriting guidelines.

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