2.
Get the seller to provide 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 do 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 thus share in any appreciation
when the home is sold. The owner/occupant usually pays the mortgage, property
taxes, and all maintenance costs, but all investors' names are usually on the
mortgage. There are companies that can help you find such an investor if your
family can't participate.
4.
Get help from your family. Perhaps a family member
will loan you money for the downpayment and/or act as
a cosigner for the mortgage. Lenders often like to have a cosigner 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 downpayment. 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.
See if you can qualify for a short-term second
mortgage to give you the money to make a higher downpayment.
This may be possible if you have a good income and little other debt.
If you're interested in starting the home buying process, or simply have questions, please call or e-mail. Add any special requests you have in the comments section.
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