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CAN I STILL QIULIFY FOR FIRST TIME HOME BUYER EVEN IF IT IS A RENT TO OWN

by luvalu_340_548 from Des Moines, Iowa. Sep 5th 2011 Reply


David Baker (David Baker)
#1 ranked lender in Iowa - 52 contributions

The short answer is, yes. Most lenders consider rent-to-own as just rent. So in order to qualify you would still need to meet downpayment and other first-time buyer requirements.David BakerHALO CapitalDes Moines, IA

Sep 5th 2011
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Joe Metzler (JoeMetzler)
#17 ranked lender in Minnesota - 4,843 contributions

Typically, we don't consider rent-to-own as owning, as you are not in title and don't actually own anything. Furthermore, first-time home buyer usually means you have not owned a home in the past three years. Most assistance programs require you provide three years worth of tax returns to qualify, and the first thing we look at is to see if you are writing off any mortgage interest - proof that you own a home.

Sep 6th 2011
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Barrett Stokes (barrett)
#46 ranked lender in Texas - 25 contributions

Yes you are still considered first time home buyer, few questions are you interested in the property you are living in currently? Or you wanting to purchase different home? Give me a call (214)236-1384

Sep 6th 2011
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