first time home buyer – owner loan

March 10, 2011

Benefits to First Time Home Buyers in This Real Estate Market

Indra S. Asserfea asked:




Real Estate has always known to be a good investment. If you look Although you may say “No, look at what happened to our economy because of real estate”. Well my answer to that is it isn’t the real estate itself but, the system that was in place and the methods that were used to purchase real estate is what got us into this mess. Now with the government’s help and new rules and regulations for all of us, our sources of funds to continue buying real estate still remain with the banks. Banks will begin to lend again but with those new rules in place otherwise we will not be helping the “flow” of our economy and getting ourselves out of a recession. So now that you can trust again, let’s look at the benefits for a first time home buyer especially in this economy.

1) Low Price – It is a “Buyer’s Market” and what this means is that there are multitudes of houses in the market place for buyers to choose from. There are both good and bad to this type of market. The good thing is that prices are extremely low and this is really, really good for a first time buyer. The bad thing is because you have so many to choose from, a buyer becomes indecisive. Why? Because a buyer thinks he’s making the wrong choice over another property. This, for a first time home buyer who does not know the pros and cons can be an excruciating ordeal which could lead to a “freeze mode” and thus, end up not making a decision to buy at all. So do not allow the numerous choices to get you down, buy now because the prices won’t always be like this.

2) The New Federal Housing Tax Credit – A tax credit of up to $8,000 has become available for first time home buyers if they were to purchase a home between now and the end of this year 2009. Plus this credit does not have to be repaid. If you have not owned a home in the previous three years you are eligible. Income is also a determination as to the amount that you may be eligible for. The reason this was enacted is to help put some surge into our economy and we should take advantage of it if we can. It is free money that you file for in your 2010 tax return. So hurry! You only have nine months left and considering it takes approximately 60 to 75 days to close a loan, you might want to begin your search now if you haven’t already done so.

3) Don’t Have a Lot of Money? – No Problem. There are still many types of loans that are out there for a first time home buyer. Speak with your Realtor if you are using one or your Mortgage Broker if you know of one or any direct lender. You can also go on to my website for more information [http://rem10p.uellc.net] and or send me an email if you’re seriously interested in buying a house at this time and I can help you achieve your goal.

Brent

January 26, 2011

FREE First Time Home Buyer’s Class

ThachNguyenVideo asked:


Through his FREE 1st-Time Home Buyer’s Classes, Thach Nguyen wants to help 1000 families achieve their “American dream” of owning a home this year. See how Thach is giving back to the people and stimulating the economy by teaching real estate knowledge, offering vendor discounts, and giving away exciting raffle prizes! Watch www.thachnguyen.com for the dates of his upcoming FTHB classes!

Leo

January 1, 2011

First-Time Home-Buyer Loans Advice

Simon Berby asked:




With a First Time Home Buyer Loan, people on a middle or low income find it is possible to buy their own home. The low economy is a major factor in people not thinking about buying a new home at present, and yet they are not considering that property prices are also very low right now.

People who are experiencing economic difficulty and need to buy a home are the ones who benefit the most from First Time Home Buyer Loans. They are able to save wasted money going into rent; instead it can go towards paying off their loan and eventually fully owning their home. There are different options of loans available, whether people are looking to buy their first home or whether they have owned one before.

There is a first time home buyers loan which is known as a FHA loan. For people who are buying a home for the first time this is the best loan. The down payment is only 3.5%. And a very big plus is that a person can have a credit statement which shows a ratio of very high debt against their income and it will not affect their eligibility. In addition to the low down payment the monthly payments for insurance on these loans are also lower since the FHA will charge a buyer a percentage on a monthly basis. This is also what is called MIP funding fee.

To find out about these loans, which actually are a government loan program, you will need to visit a mortgage company or bank. The best idea is to find a mortgage company that specializes in FHA loans and sign up with them. They will have a much larger portfolio and should have better rates than a general mortgage company.

Some advice if you are looking to sign up for one of these loans, is to do your research well and to work out your finances to make sure you can easily afford not only the down payment but also the ongoing payments of the loan. You may be enticed by the low down payment but it is wise to also factor in the possibility of a change in your economic circumstances.

If you have some money saved up and are wanting to buy your first home, the first time home buyer loans are the best way to have a good investment. However you don’t want to end up having to forfeit your home because you over stretched your finances, as tragically we have seen happen for many people over this last couple of years.

The lender you consult with will be able to advise you on which type of loan best suits you. First time home buyers loans are great in every way and are one of the cheapest home loans available.

Miguel

July 30, 2010

New Mexico Home Loan Programs Help First-Time Buyers

J. David Rogers asked:




If you are searching for a NM home loan, chances are you already know that the deadline for being in contract on your new home in order to receive the Federal tax credit for first-time buyers is coming up at the end of this month, April 2010. Yet, did you know that the state of New Mexico has gone out of their way to allow more New Mexico residents to purchase their new home with this Federal program?

It’s true! New Mexico first time home buyers (which actually means those who have not purchased a home within the last three years) can now get help making the down payment on their new NM home loan through a state operated program called the Tax Credit Loan Program.

The Background

While most New Mexico residents have been dreaming about taking advantage of the Federal tax credit which is currently rewarding first-time home buyers with up to $8,000 in tax credits (or refunds!)just for taking out a new NM home loan, not everyone has been able to take advantage of this deal.

Why? Because they don’t have a down payment to secure the NM home loan that is required to take advantage of the Federal tax credit. That has always been a problem for people looking to secure a new home loan in New Mexico, but the problem has been even more widespread throughout the state as people suffer from job losses and other effects of the troubled U.S. economy.

That was why the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority started the Tax Credit Loan Program with the goal of allowing more New Mexico residents the opportunity to take advantage of the Federal tax credit program for first-time home buyers.

The Program

This program allows those who are taking out a new NM home loan to take up to $6,500 in a special loan that will go directly to the down payment on the NM home loan. This is just the help thousands of families have needed in order to take advantage of the Federal program.

The catch here is that the money you receive from the program is a loan which must be repaid. Those who are using the Federal tax credit to offset large bills that will be collected by the IRS at the end of the year won’t benefit much from this program, but those who are expecting to receive the majority or all of their Federal tax credit back as are fund will benefit tremendously.

The program is designed so that the refund received from the Federal government at the end of the year can pay back the down payment loan that was taken through this state operated program.

This is not free money, but rather a convenient way for first-time home buyers in New Mexico to get the down payments needed to take advantage of the huge Federal tax credit.

The Approaching Deadlines

If you are looking to take out a NM home loan in the near future and are interested in either of these programs, you have to act quickly. You must be in contract on your new home by the end of this month, April 30, 2010, in order to qualify for the Federal tax credit.

Further, your home purchase must be completed by June 30, 2010 in order to actually receive your credit on your taxes. This means you need to act quickly to get pre-approved for your NM home loan and get into contract to take advantage of these programs.

Amber

January 26, 2010

What kind of benefits can a first time home buyer receive?

4 Time Champ asked:


Especially the way the economy is. I know the prices are down, but is there special programs available to 1st time home buyers?
I live in Texas if that matters.

Thanks

Beth

January 13, 2010

Obama’s First Time Home Buyer Stimulus – Lucky Break For First Time Buyers

Suzan Smith asked:


The economy is terrible; the housing market as well. Foreclosures are at an all-time high and the market value of most homes has dropped to the point many homeowners do not even have equity any more. It is a very difficult time to sell a house.

But, it is a GREAT time to buy a house, and if you qualify, Obama’s First time Home Buyer Stimulus may help put you in that position! You may be able to take advantage of this stimulus program to purchase your first home and get a great deal of home for your money.

This program provides a 10% tax break for buyers who have never owned a home before or who have not owned a home for three years. The maximum amount is $8000. This stimulus money is in the form of a tax break, but you don’t have to owe that much in taxes to take advantage of it. It is a refundable tax break.

This money is not a loan; you do not have to pay it back if you stay in the house for at least three years. That is called recapture.

The income requirements for this assistance is in the form of a cap; a single purchaser cannot make more than $75,000. A couple who are purchasing together cannot have an income that exceeds $150,000. This home has to be your primary home.

To receive assistance from Obama’s First Time Home Buyer Stimulus, the home has to be purchased between January 1, 2009 and December 1, 2009. You should find out if you are able to take advantage of this great opportunity to not only get a sizeable chunk of financial assistance, but to be able to buy a home at a time when home prices are at their lowest in many,many years.



Gladys
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