Howdy,I done been planning to gets me family a mortgage loan so thats I can get me a new roof over are head.Cud anyone tells me the basics to get started ?Please tells me what to do so I can get outta this here trailer park and live thee american dreams. by cadengeorgia from Macon, Georgia. Sep 14th 2009
Linda Miller (Linda Miller)
There are three things to consider.1. Credit - your score needs to be above 620. To get the best rate you need a score of 700+. For a score of 620 you are looking at a rate of 5.5% to 5.75%. 2. Income - you need to have an income of about 30% housing cost to income. So if the mortgage payment (with taxes and insurance) is $1,000 you will need an income of $3,500. Your total debt can't be over about 50% debt to income. Based on the above example - with $3,500 a month income the total debt (credit cards, car payment and mortgage) can't be over $1,750. If both spouses work and you want to include all income, then both spouses will need to have a 620 or above. Also you will need to show 2 years employment at the same job or same profession.3. Assets - If you or your spouse is a Veteran, then a VA loan is possible at 100% loan (no money down) is possible. The next best loan is an FHA loan which requires 3% down payment. Then they usually require at least 3 months of payments in some type of account to show you can make your payments. If you think you can meet these requirements, give me a call at 866.500.1042 Extension 3133.Linda Miller
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