Are you prepared to be a homebuyer in 2016? Here’s what you need to know:
What You Really Need To Qualify For A Mortgage
A recent survey by Ipsos found that the American public is still somewhat confused about what is actually necessary to qualify for a home mortgage loan in todays housing market. The study pointed out two major misconceptions that we want to address today.
1. Down Payment
The survey revealed that consumers overestimate the down payment funds needed to qualify for a home loan. According to the report, 36% think a 20% down payment is always required. In actuality, there are many loans written with a down payment of 5% or less.
Below are the results of a Digital Risk survey done on Millennials who recently purchased a home.
2. FICO Scores
The Ipsos survey also reported that two-thirds of the respondents believe they need a very good credit score to buy a home, with 45 percent thinking a good credit score is over 780. In actuality, the average FICO scores of approved conventional and FHA mortgages are much lower.
Below are the numbers from the latest Ellie Mae report.
Bottom Line
If you are a prospective purchaser who is ready and willing to buy but not sure if you are also able, let’s get together and discuss your options.
Source: Simplifying The Market
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