R.P. Brown asked:
Buying your dream home is as easy as A-B-C. Follow the simple steps below. It may take months or even years to be prepared for your purchase; don’t get discouraged, just keep working on it every day. Once you move into your new home, it will be worth all the planning and preparation! So just keep focused on your goal and be persistent.
A. PREPARE FOR PURCHASE:
1. Write down your family’s financial goals (short term and long term). For example: Buy a house within one year; Be debt-free within 10 years.
2. Prepare a monthly family budget. Your monthly debts (including car payments, child support, and credit card payments) should be 10 – 15% of your gross monthly income. Contact your financial planner for assistance.
3. Upgrade your credit report. Make all credit payments on time for at least 6 months. Make arrangements to clear up any unresolved items such as charge-offs or defaulted student loans.
4. Eliminate consumer debt. Don’t purchase an automobile or any other major purchase on credit.
B. PRIOR TO PURCHASE TIME:
1. Complete the loan application form (1003) and turn it in to your lender, with the credit check fee (usually about $25 per person).
2. Follow through with loan agent to receive a letter of pre-qualification from your lender.
3. Contact your Realtor
Buying your dream home is as easy as A-B-C. Follow the simple steps below. It may take months or even years to be prepared for your purchase; don’t get discouraged, just keep working on it every day. Once you move into your new home, it will be worth all the planning and preparation! So just keep focused on your goal and be persistent.
A. PREPARE FOR PURCHASE:
1. Write down your family’s financial goals (short term and long term). For example: Buy a house within one year; Be debt-free within 10 years.
2. Prepare a monthly family budget. Your monthly debts (including car payments, child support, and credit card payments) should be 10 – 15% of your gross monthly income. Contact your financial planner for assistance.
3. Upgrade your credit report. Make all credit payments on time for at least 6 months. Make arrangements to clear up any unresolved items such as charge-offs or defaulted student loans.
4. Eliminate consumer debt. Don’t purchase an automobile or any other major purchase on credit.
B. PRIOR TO PURCHASE TIME:
1. Complete the loan application form (1003) and turn it in to your lender, with the credit check fee (usually about $25 per person).
2. Follow through with loan agent to receive a letter of pre-qualification from your lender.
3. Contact your Realtor
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