Check Your Credit

If you haven’t checked your credit report in the last year, you definitely want to take a look now. Consumers can receive three free credit reports a year, one from each of the main credit-reporting bureaus, on AnnualCreditReport.com. Make sure everything on the reports belong to you and the accounts are accurate. The earlier you look, the more time you give yourself to fix the problem before you start the next step…Applying for a mortgage.

                Get Prequalified

Almost time to go shopping for your new home. But, we can’t go shopping before knowing what’s in our wallet. This is why this step is important. Time for you to get setup with a lender. During this step your will get an idea of how much you have to spent and how much your monthly mortgage note will be.

                Create Your Wish List

Now that you know what you can afford, it’s time to create that wish list. This step will make the home buying process much easier. If you know what you want and your deal breakers in the beginning it will save time by not looking at homes that do not have what you want.

                Let The Search Begin (Pick A Winner)

This is the fun part. But, while house hunting, it’s important to keep a few things in mind. Remember, you are not the only one out looking for a new home. So, if your Realtor sends you a property that meets all your needs don’t not waste time. Go view it ASAP. Most first time buyers miss out on the home of your choice because they lack urgency. And, secondly, once you have found “the one” remember to have your inspections done to make sure what you are seeing is really what you are getting. If you follow these steps your will definitely be in your new home in no time.

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If you’ve been wanting to buy a new home but your credit score is stuck at 580… You may be in luck!

Let’s explore your Options:

580 Credit Score with a 3.5% Down Payment

 There is a government program called Federal Housing Administration (FHA). This program allows person with as low as a 500 credit score to qualify to purchase a home. FHA doesn’t give loans, but they will insure lenders who loan to borrowers. In the event a borrower defaults on a loan, FHA will pay the lender for the default.

Because the mortgage is FHA-insured lenders are more willing to work with borrowers with lower credit scores, low income, or other traditionally high risk borrowers.

How do you get started, if you are interested in purchasing?

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Remember that Equifax Database breach in July 2017?

Yeah. Well, it’s time to collect!

If you were one of the almost 150 million affected, you’ll have access to free credit monitoring and identity theft protection for up to 10 years. If you don’t want the credit monitoring, you can simply get a $125 payment.

Here’s how you claim your settlement:

https://eligibility.equifaxbreachsettlement.com/en/eligibility