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Discover how to Buy a Home with a Zero Down Mortgage

Author: RobKosberg Total views: 3 Word Count: 593

Many people today are under the false assumption that they need tens of thousands of dollars for a down payment to buy a home due to the sub prime fall out. Nothing could be further from the truth. A little known HUD approved and RESPA compliant program allows any buyer to purchase a home up to a $729,000 purchase price (in some areas) for absolutely NO MONEY out of pocket.

The following will walk you through how to buy a home with no money down and no money out of pocket using a government program (FHA) and a DPA.

Your first step is to get in contact with an Mortgage Planner that specializes in FHA and works with a DPA. DPA is short for down payment assistance program. One of the longest running and most used DPA's is the Nehemiah program. Nehemiah has assisted over 275,000 buyers and sellers since 1998. They are government approved and HUD compliant.

Next you will get pre-qualified for a down payment assistance program with a certified specialist. The most important part of qualifying is income verification. You must provide your last 2 years of income verification. Fortunately, credit is flexible. Typically credit scores must be around 580 to qualify but in some cases you can go as low as 550. This is NOT a first time homebuyer program. Anyone buying an owner occupied property is eligble.

Now the fun part begins - looking for your new home. Due to current market conditions this is easier than ever. FHA limits have increased and typically they are around $423,000 for most areas. In certain areas, like Los Angeles county, they go as high as $729,000. These limits should give you plenty of flexiblity to buy your dream home.

Negotiate with your seller to participate in the DPA. The ZERO down home loan program requires the sellers participation to fund the closing costs and down payment. Fortunately, in this market environment sellers are more flexible than ever. The seller will be primarily concerned with his/her net from the sale. So many times your offer will be closer to the list price since you will be requesting a 7-10% contribution for down payment and closing costs.

Make application for a mortgage with a DPA specialist. Make sure that you choose someone that has experience working with the FHA and especially a DPA. This is not the time to risk working with an inexperienced "loan officer". You will lose valuable time and perhaps the deal as well.

The items that you will be required to have on hand are as follows. You will have to provide your last 2 years of W-2's or your tax returns if you are self-employed. Have available your most recent pay stub and the last 3 months of bank statements. If you are currently a tenant renting a property you will also need your last 12 months of cancelled checks or a verification from the property management company.

Go to closing and be AMAZED! The closing is not a time to fret and be worried. The closing is the finsh line - the CELEBRATION! If your Mortgage Consultant has done their job then all questions will have been answered. I've seen individuals walk away from closing with a 5.75% 30 year fixed rate mortgage, a few hundred dollars back to them and a new HOME! You can do it too. Don't let the greatest buying opportunity of our generation go by.

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Before you go any further, make sure that you get the full story and check out Rob Kosbergs' Blow by Blow FREE Report on Buying with a Zero Down Mortgage or for up to date Mortgage info visit his Mortgage Blog

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