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Prepare to Buy Your First Home

Prepare to Buy Your First Home. Placer Hills Real Estate. Learn About Mortgages. Fixed rate mortgage The same interest rate for the life of the loan Adjustable rate mortgage (ARMs) Very low introductory rate for 5-7 years Much higher rate after 5-7 years

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Prepare to Buy Your First Home

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  1. Prepare to Buy Your First Home Placer Hills Real Estate

  2. Learn About Mortgages • Fixed rate mortgage • The same interest rate for the life of the loan • Adjustable rate mortgage (ARMs) • Very low introductory rate for 5-7 years • Much higher rate after 5-7 years • For short-term buyers or those planning to “flip” • Can be dangerous

  3. Mortgage Points • Fees paid to the lender • One point equals 1% of mortgage value • Required if buyer has less than 20% down payment • Can be used to buy down mortgage rate

  4. Fixed Mortgage Rate Averages Information based on Freddie Mac data Http://www.freddiemac.com/pmms

  5. Sample Fixed Rate Payments $250,000 Lender rates are influenced by credit scores Plan for a 20% down payment to avoid cost of points Add taxes and insurance premiums

  6. Buying Is a Huge Decision

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