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Homebuyer Workshop (Sample presentation)

Homebuyer Workshop (Sample presentation). Add your name and contact information Mary Smith Appleblossom Realty Snowshoe, VT. Outline. The Homebuying Process Evaluating the Pros and Cons Analyzing Your Financial Situation Qualifying for a Mortgage Understanding Credit

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Homebuyer Workshop (Sample presentation)

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  1. Homebuyer Workshop(Sample presentation) Add your name and contact information Mary Smith Appleblossom Realty Snowshoe, VT

  2. Outline • The Homebuying Process • Evaluating the Pros and Cons • Analyzing Your Financial Situation • Qualifying for a Mortgage • Understanding Credit • Homeownership Responsibilities

  3. The Homebuying Process 1. Prepare for homeownership • Evaluate the pros and cons • Learn about the process • Homebuyer workshops • Counseling sessions 2. Consult real estate professionals • Select a real estate agent • Select a lender 3. Determine how much you can afford • Prepare a realistic budget

  4. The Homebuying Process 4. Begin the mortgage application process • Get loan pre-approval • Apply before you shop for a home • Shop for rates and term 5. Decide on the type of home you want and need • Price • Size • Neighborhood • Lifestyle 6. Make an offer • Purchase contract • Deposit/earnest money

  5. The Homebuying Process 7. Complete the mortgage application process • Lender appraises property value • Receive a mortgage commitment 8. Perform your due diligence • Home inspection • Other inspections (septic, water, termite, radon) 9. Buy homeowner’s insurance 10. Close the loan • Sign the closing documents • Seller receives check • Buyer receives keys 11. Move in!

  6. Evaluating the Pros and Cons Advantages of Homeownership • A place of your own • Financial benefits • Stable housing costs • Opportunity for equity appreciation • Tax benefits • Homebuyer tax credit

  7. Evaluating the Pro and Cons Possible Drawbacks of Homeownership • Additional costs • Property taxes, homeowner’s insurance, utilities, and upkeep expenses • Decreased mobility • Possibility of foreclosure • Repairs and maintenance

  8. Analyzing Your Financial Situation • Purchase Costs • Downpayment • Appraisal • Credit report • Loan origination fee • Inspections • Closing costs • Attorney fees • Title insurance • Prepaid items at closing • Moving expenses • Ongoing Costs • Monthly mortgage payment • PITI (principal, interest, taxes, and insurance) • Utilities • Maintenance and repair costs

  9. Analyze Your Financial Situation Shop for a house that you can afford. • Estimated amount the lender will let you borrow • Money available for a downpayment • From your savings • From a downpayment assistance program • Amount budgeted for monthly payments

  10. Qualifying for a Mortgage Have you… • Maintained a steady job history and income? • Paid your bills on time? • Established a credit record? • Saved money for a downpayment? • Limited your outstanding debt?

  11. Qualifying for a Mortgage Lenders consider these factors: • Capital • Money available for upfront costs • Capacity • Ability to pay monthly mortgage payment and other bills • Income • Employment history • Credit History • Past credit, credit report, and credit scores • Collateral • Appraised value for condition of the house you are buying

  12. Where to Apply for a Mortgage • Mortgage companies • Banks • Credit unions • Nonprofit community development and housing organizations • Local, state, and federal programs

  13. Sources of Downpayment Assistance • Financial assistance benefits sponsored by your employer • Federal, state, and local downpayment assistance programs • Nonprofit community development and housing organizations

  14. EXPERIAN P.O. Box 2002 Allen, TX 75013 1-888-397-3742 www.experian.com TRANSUNION Consumer Disclosure Center P.O.Box 1000 Chester, PA 19022 1-800-916-8800 www.transunion.com EQUIFAX P.O. Box 740241 Atlanta, GA 30374 1-800-685-1111 www.equifax.com Understanding Credit Obtaining Your Credit Report & FICO Score

  15. Understanding Credit To improve your credit score: • Correct inaccurate information • Pay bills on time • Reduce outstanding debt • Apply for and open new credit accounts only as needed • Use credit cards responsibly • Re-establish credit if you have had problems • Defer interest on purchases, which may lower your score • Check credit reports frequently, which may lower your score

  16. Understanding Credit To correct errors on your credit report: • Follow any instructions on how to correct errors • Call the credit reporting agency • Send information needed to correct the error • Explain the problem in a brief letter • Contact the creditor directly • Write a consumer statement to tell your side of the story

  17. Understanding Credit What if You Don’t Have Credit? • Nontraditional credit report may be needed if you: • do not use banks or credit cards • have insufficient number of credit references to develop traditional credit report • Generally prepared by credit bureau or lender • Borrower must provide a list of credit sources for all regular, periodic payments • Borrower must produce receipts, copies of canceled checks or money orders, and copies of paid bills

  18. Understanding Credit Information for a Nontraditional Credit Report • Housing-related payments ― Rent, utilities, phone, and cable television • Insurance-related payments ― excluding payroll deductions ― including coverage for medical, automobile, and life • Payments to merchants and health and child care providers ― tuition and loans obtained

  19. Homeownership Responsibilities • Make monthly payments • Mortgage • Taxes and insurance (escrowed with mortgage payment) • Maintain the property • Paint and paper • Mow the lawn, shovel the snow • Routine maintenance (HVAC service) • Repair things that break • Homeowner repairs • Use a professional (e.g., plumber, electrician)

  20. Resources More Information • Add local government websites • Add local downpayment assistance programs here • Add local counseling agencies here • HUD website at http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/topics/buying_a_home • NAR HouseLogic at www.houselogic.com • National Association of REALTORS® at http://www.realtor.org/home_buyers_and_sellers/

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