Discover How To Buy A Home With A Zero Down Mortgage

Many people today are under the false assumption that they need tens of thousands of dollars for a down payment to buy a home due to the sub prime fall out. Nothing could be further from the truth. A little known HUD approved and RESPA compliant program allows any buyer to purchase a home up to a $729,000 purchase price (in some areas) for absolutely NO MONEY out of pocket.

The following is a process to step you through the bascis of buying with absolutely no money out of pocket. This government program is approved by HUD and completely RESPA compliant.

Find an FHA/VA approved Mortgage Planner that specializes in working with a DPA. A DPA is a down payment assistance program. One of the more popular DPA’s is the Nehemiah program. Nehemiah has assisted in funding over 275,000 real estate transactions since 1998 and is completely HUD approved and RESPA compliant.

Get pre-approved for a DPA with a certified specialist. Credit need not be perfect to qualify. In fact, a score as low as 550 is acceptable for some FHA financing. The most important aspect of qualifying for the program is income verification. This program is for any buyer (first time or otherwise) of an owner occupied residence.

Now the fun part begins – looking for your new home. Due to current market conditions this is easier than ever. FHA limits have increased and typically they are around $423,000 for most areas. In certain areas, like Los Angeles county, they go as high as $729,000. These limits should give you plenty of flexiblity to buy your dream home.

Negotiate with your seller to participate in the DPA. The ZERO down home loan program requires the sellers participation to fund the closing costs and down payment. Fortunately, in this market environment sellers are more flexible than ever. The seller will be primarily concerned with his/her net from the sale. So many times your offer will be closer to the list price since you will be requesting a 7-10% contribution for down payment and closing costs.

Apply for a mortgage with a Certified Nehemiah specialist. Choosing the right specialist is an important step due to the complexity of Nehemiah and the FHA. An inexperienced “Broker” can cost you time and money and perhaps even cause you to lose your contract.

The requirements for qualifying are fairly simple. You will need your last two years of tax returns or W-2’s. You will need to have your most recent paystub and 2-3 months of bank statements. If you are renting right now you will also need the last years worth of cancelled checks or a letter from the property manager.

Go to closing and be AMAZED! The closing is not a time to fret and be worried. The closing is the finsh line – the CELEBRATION! If your Mortgage Consultant has done their job then all questions will have been answered. I’ve seen individuals walk away from closing with a 5.75% 30 year fixed rate mortgage, a few hundred dollars back to them and a new HOME! You can do it too. Don’t let the greatest buying opportunity of our generation go by.

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