What to Expect From Real Estate In 2021For real estate, as for many things, 2020 was a strange year. Despite a pandemic, a recession and unemployment that at one time hit 20 million, 6 million
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3% Down Payments Being Used at Lowest Level in 10 Years
Fewer people bought a house with 3% down in 2017 than in any of the previous 10 years. Only 25% of home purchasers getting a mortgage took advantage of this low down payment. Many have still been using the FHA loan which is 3 ½% because the requirements are easier such as lower credit scores. The downside of putting less money down on a loan is there is Property Mortgage Insurance. This dollar amount is added to a buyer’s monthly obligation and can cause the loan to not qualify by the lender.
The lower the average sale price, the lower the down payment. Veterans that qualify for a VA loan have no down payment and assistance toward closing costs. First time buyers have a hard time saving for a down payment, however they are allowed to receive compensation from their family as down payment assistance as long as the funds received can be shown in their bank account for two months. For help with how to become a homeowner, please call Jack Lees at 818 262-0924.
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