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3 ‘Must Know’ Pieces of Advice for First-time Home Buyers

January 22, 2016 by Robby Oakes

When delving into the realities of home ownership, there can be many factors involved that make it difficult to determine what you need to know and what can wait until later. If you happen to be a first-time buyer who’s looking for the best tips for purchasing a home, look no further than the following three pointers to set you on the right path.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Down Payments, Home Buyer Tips

5, 10, 20 Percent or More? How to Determine How Big of a Down Payment You Need

January 7, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Whether or not you’re new to real estate, there’s little doubt that you’ve heard the term down payment as it relates to purchasing a home. If you’re trying to determine the ideal amount to put down, here are some things to consider.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Down Payments, Home Buyer Tips

Mortgages 101: How to Calculate How Much You Will Need for Your Down Payment

October 27, 2015 by Robby Oakes

If you’re planning to buy a home in the near future, you’re probably already in the process of saving up for a down payment. But if you haven’t seen a mortgage advisor or started looking at properties yet, you probably don’t have a good idea of what a down payment will cost you.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Down Payments, Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages

Can You Give a Relative a Gift of Cash for a Mortgage Down Payment? Yes – Here’s How

October 20, 2015 by Robby Oakes

A new house is a major investment. Even if you have a mortgage, the bank and the seller will still expect a sizable down payment. That’s why lots of people regularly gift down payments to friends and relatives – it’s a great way to help young people start out on the path of home ownership.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Down Payments, Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages

The Down Payment: Four Great Reasons To Make The Largest Down Payment You Can Afford

August 5, 2015 by Robby Oakes

If you’re looking for a new home, you’ve probably heard lots of advice about down payments. About how it’s okay to just have a five percent down payment – you’ll still get approved. About how you should make the down payment as small as possible to avoid cash flow problems. Here are just four reasons why you should make the largest down payment possible.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips, Personal Finance Tagged With: Down Payments, Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages

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