Discover how to Buy a Home with a Zero Down Mortgage
Many people today would love to purchase a Home in this incredible Buyers Market but they think they need tens of thousands of dollars for a down payment. This is simply not true. A littel known government program allows any buyer to own their dream home with absolutely Zero Down Payment.
Here is a step by step process to BUY a home with ZERO down payment and ZERO out of pocket expenses using an FHA approved mortgage and time tested principles.
You must first find an expert Mortgage Consultant that’s familiar with FHA and working with a DPA. DPA is short for down payment assistance program. The most popular DPA is the Nehemiah program. Nehemiah has been in existence since 1998 and has assisted buyers with gift funds of over $1 Billion (yes a “B”). They are completely government approved.
Get pre-approved for a DPA with a certified specialist. Credit need not be perfect to qualify. In fact, a score as low as 550 is acceptable for some FHA financing. The most important aspect of qualifying for the program is income verification. This program is for any buyer (first time or otherwise) of an owner occupied residence.
Now the fun part begins – looking for your new home. Due to current market conditions this is easier than ever. FHA limits have increased and typically they are around $423,000 for most areas. In certain areas, like Los Angeles county, they go as high as $729,000. These limits should give you plenty of flexiblity to buy your dream home.
Now it’s time to negotiate with the seller. The seller will be contributing the entire down payment to you through Nehemiah (or other DPA) and give you a credit for closing costs as well. This will require their cooperation. You will be asking for a contribution of between 7-12% so your offer should be closer to the listing price of the house. Due to market conditions sellers are more flexible than ever. They are primarily concerned with how much they are going to net (or walk away with) so negotiate with that in mind.
Make application for a mortgage with a DPA specialist. Make sure that you choose someone that has experience working with the FHA and especially a DPA. This is not the time to risk working with an inexperienced “loan officer”. You will lose valuable time and perhaps the deal as well.
The requirements for qualifying are fairly simple. You will need your last two years of tax returns or W-2’s. You will need to have your most recent paystub and 2-3 months of bank statements. If you are renting right now you will also need the last years worth of cancelled checks or a letter from the property manager.
Last but not least is your closing. Many people worry and sweat over this part but if everyone has done their job then it is smooth and seamless. By now all your questions have been answered and there should be no surprises. You know what you rate is, what the term is and how much money is required – ZERO! It’s such a pleasure to see new homeowners walk away from closing with a low 6.0% fixed rate and their new home – wow! You can do it – don’t let this opportunity pass you by.
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