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How much do you really need to start to buy a house?

How much do you really need to start to buy a house?

A new home could be in your future sooner than you think, even if you haven't saved for a 20% down payment. In fact, you can buy a new home with as little as a 3.5% down payment. Do you think you need a 20% initial to buy a house? Think again. Many people believe that it takes a 20% initial to buy a home. However, it is possible to buy even a new home with as little as 3.5 percent upfront, or even no down payment. A June 2 survey of 017,2014 adults conducted online by Wells Fargo found…
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How much can I pay for my house?

How much can I pay for my house?

For anyone thinking about buying a home, the fundamental question is: How much can you really afford the home? Put another way, with current interest rates, harsh risk assessment rules, and the cash down payment you can collect, what mortgage amount should a lender approve you, given your income, debt, and creditworthiness? Many homebuyers opt for a quick fix by visiting websites that provide the service of calculating the mortgage online. That's fine, except that just by entering your monthly income, your expenses, and what you think is your creditworthiness into a software calculator, that won't tell you exactly how…
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Kansas Closing Cost Guide 2021

Kansas Closing Cost Guide 2021

You've earned a competitive interest rate on a mortgage, saved for the down payment, and are ready to callĀ KansasĀ home. But there's one more expense to consider: closing costs. Closing costs encompass all administrative and legal services you will need to pay for before you receive the keys to your new home. For convenience, you pay these costs in a lump sum on closing day and typically amount to 2 percent to 5 percent of the home's purchase price. Closing costs are paid along with your down payment. If you're buying a new home in Kansas, NewHomes here has put together…
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