Todd Brebner
Loan Officer Team Lead
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Blog posted On October 04, 2024
The end of summer heralded a shift in the real estate market. The recent Fed rate cut announcement caused ripples throughout the industry, cutting the benchmark interest rate by 0.5%. Home buyers and real estate professionals alike have been celebrating as this announcement marked the first rate reduction in four years. After a languid summer and a dragging housing market, this economic shift has aligned perfectly with the changing season. Autumn has now been injected with buying energy, and potential home buyers may finally feel ready to leap off the sidelines into the golden leaves of homeowning.
READ MOREDown Payment Costs Rise by 15% Annually: Here’s How to Keep Yours Low
Blog posted On September 06, 2024
According to Redfin, home buyers are now putting down an average of $67,000, which marks a nearly 15% increase compared to a year ago. This put the typical home buyer’s down payment at a whopping 18.6% of the purchase price, the highest level in over ten years. With this recent surge, prospective homeowners, realtors, and lenders alike are all wondering what this means for the future. And how can we still succeed in the home buying market despite record highs?
READ MOREHomeFundIt: An Easier Way to Fund Your Down Payment
Blog posted On June 30, 2022
Did you know that saving for a down payment is one of the biggest obstacles potential homeowners face? Many buyers who can afford a mortgage struggle to buy a home because of the upfront costs like a down payment. For some, saving for a down payment takes years – especially when home prices are high. With HomeFundIt™, home buyers can buy their home sooner with a larger down payment.
READ MOREGovernment-Backed Mortgages Explained
Blog posted On November 18, 2021
The extensive list of different home loans can be overwhelming, especially for first-time buyers. FHA, USDA, VA – the acronyms can get confusing. But they’re worth understanding because they could help you save thousands of dollars on your mortgage.
READ MORE9 Loan Programs for First-Time Home Buyers
Blog posted On October 28, 2021
Saving for the down payment is one of the biggest hurdles for first-time home buyers. But with the help of low down payment loan programs and down payment assistance, you can be home sweet home in no time.
READ MOREWhat is Down Payment Assistance and How Can it Help?
Blog posted On September 30, 2021
One of the biggest hurdles for first time home buyers is saving for a down payment. When you buy a home, you pay a lump sum of money upfront – known as the down payment. The amount you put down is generally up to you, depending on your credit score and other qualifying factors. On average, first-time home buyers make down payments of around 6% of the loan amount. For a typical starter home of $148,527, this would be $8,912. Saving nearly $9,000 isn’t easy for most first-time buyers. But there are several options that can help you reach that goal.
READ MORELow Down Payment Options: FHA Loan vs. Freddie Mac Home Possible Loan
Blog posted On October 08, 2020
You grew up dreaming of the day that you trade in the treehouse and purchase a home of your own. You’ve done the research, found the perfect place, but there’s one thing still standing in between you and your American Dream come true: the down payment.