Everything you need to know to buy your first home with confidence.
Understanding everything involved in buying your first home can seem overwhelming. No need to worry, we have a plan for you to follow.
The three-step plan
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There is a lot of information you need to know when buying your first home. The earlier you start the process, the better prepared you'll be to actually make your homeownership dreams a reality. Contact us directly to get started.
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Income, credit and downpayment are what lenders look at when assessing you for mortgage financing. By working through these ahead of time, you'll know exactly where you stand when it comes time to buy your first home.
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Once you've been preapproved, you can start looking for your first home. Through the process, you'll use services from many professionals, such as Realtors, Lawyers, Home Inspectors, and Appraisers. We'll guide you every step of the way.
We'll handle all the details so you can focus on what really matters most to you.
If you’ve got at least 5% saved up for a downpayment, if you’ve established your credit profile, and you have the income to support mortgage payments, the best place to start the home buying process is with a preapproval. Learn more about the path to homeownership here.
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There’s no doubt that buying your first home can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Having a plan in place is the best course of action to help you make good decisions and alleviate that stress.
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If you’re new to managing personal finance and you want to learn about credit, you’ve come to the right place. Establishing credit is simple when you have a plan to follow. Learn more here.
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Did you know that over 20% of credit reports contain some level of inaccuracy? If you have a collection account outstanding, even if it’s an error, your mortgage application will be held up until the problem is solved. Learn more here.
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The key to saving money is getting clarity - clarity around your income and your expenses, developing and following a clear plan, and seeking help from professionals who can help you see the big picture as well as the details.
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If you’re looking to buy a property, you’ll be required to come up with at least 5% of the property value for the downpayment. There are several ways you can come up with the funds. Learn more about your downpayment options here.
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Do you know the difference between the deposit and downpayment? Learn more about these terms as they relate to the home buying process.
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One of the biggest mistakes when shopping for property is falling in love with something you can’t afford. Learn more about how a pre-approval can protect you.
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When purchasing property, in addition to the downpayment, you’ll be required to come up with the money to cover closing costs. There’s a lot to consider. Learn more about the costs associated with buying property.
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