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6 Creative Ways to Afford a Home on St Kitts or Nevis
2010-05-05 19:19:51 by Jim Reed
Not every buyer has enough stashed away for a large downpayment, and a credit score above 700. Here are some ideas that might help you become a homeowner in a not-ideal situation.
1. Investigate local and national down payment assistance programs. These programs give qualified applicants loans or grants to cover all or part of your required down payment.
2. Explore seller financing. In some cases, sellers may be willing to finance all or part of the purchase price of the home and let you repay them gradually, just as you would do with a mortgage.
3. Consider a shared-appreciation or shared-equity arrangement. Under this arrangement, your family, friends, or even a third-party may buy a portion of the home and share in any appreciation when the home is sold. The owner/occupant usually pays the mortgage, property taxes, and maintenance costs, but all the investors' names are usually on the mortgage. Companies are available that can help you find such an investor, if your family can?t participate.
4. Ask your family for help. Perhaps a family member will loan you money for the down payment or act as a co-signer for the mortgage. Lenders often like to have a co-signer if you have little credit history.
5. Lease with the option to buy. Renting the home for a year or more will give you the chance to save more toward your down payment. And in many cases, owners will apply some of the rental amount toward the purchase price. You usually have to pay a small, nonrefundable option fee to the owner.
6. Consider a short-term second mortgage. If you can qualify for a short-term second mortgage, this would give you money to make a larger down payment. This may be possible if you?re in good financial standing, with a strong income and little other debt.
If you want to purchase real estate, but aren't sure you qualify, come in and talk to one of our Coldwell Banker agents. They are trained in local laws and customs. Helping buyers and sellers of real estate is our business.
1. Investigate local and national down payment assistance programs. These programs give qualified applicants loans or grants to cover all or part of your required down payment.
2. Explore seller financing. In some cases, sellers may be willing to finance all or part of the purchase price of the home and let you repay them gradually, just as you would do with a mortgage.
3. Consider a shared-appreciation or shared-equity arrangement. Under this arrangement, your family, friends, or even a third-party may buy a portion of the home and share in any appreciation when the home is sold. The owner/occupant usually pays the mortgage, property taxes, and maintenance costs, but all the investors' names are usually on the mortgage. Companies are available that can help you find such an investor, if your family can?t participate.
4. Ask your family for help. Perhaps a family member will loan you money for the down payment or act as a co-signer for the mortgage. Lenders often like to have a co-signer if you have little credit history.
5. Lease with the option to buy. Renting the home for a year or more will give you the chance to save more toward your down payment. And in many cases, owners will apply some of the rental amount toward the purchase price. You usually have to pay a small, nonrefundable option fee to the owner.
6. Consider a short-term second mortgage. If you can qualify for a short-term second mortgage, this would give you money to make a larger down payment. This may be possible if you?re in good financial standing, with a strong income and little other debt.
If you want to purchase real estate, but aren't sure you qualify, come in and talk to one of our Coldwell Banker agents. They are trained in local laws and customs. Helping buyers and sellers of real estate is our business.