Top Reasons For Buying Home

It seems as though the American dream of owning a home seems to have eroded a bit over the past few years. Time magazine in September wrote a story about the case against homeownership. Given this article, I thought it would be appropriate to suggest some reasons why buying a home heading into 2011 is still a good idea.

Top Reasons For Buying a Home in 2011

  • Mortgage Programs – Mortgage programs like VA loans and FHA loans still offer stable mortgage programs and low competitive interest rates – especially if you are a first time home buyer and have decent credit.
  • Tax Advantages – Mortgage interest and other expenses associated with buying a home are tax deductible and in some states you can still get tax credit for buying a home as a first time home buyer or for buying a home in an economically depressed area.
  • Down Payment Assistance Programs – There are plenty of down payment assistance programs available to first time home buyers and those home buyers who qualify for an FHA home loan. Most of these programs provide money to be used for down payment and/or closing costs with few strings attached.
  • Low Interest Rates – Barring any radical changes in the economy, the jobs market and the housing market it looks like mortgage interest rates will remain near record low levels which means very affordable mortgage payments.
  • Large Inventory – While it may seem like having a huge inventory of homes on the market speaks to a continued decline in home values – what it speaks louder to is an incredible amount of choices. There are a lot of homes for sale which means you are likely to find something to fit your family’s needs.
  • Low Home Prices – While the real estate and financing industry debacle has been bad for many people, if you are in the market for buying a home, you can get a great deal on a much larger home than you could have just a few years ago. My suggestion is that you learn from the lessons of the past and don’t over buy your home, but you can get much more of a house with the low prices – especially when you factor in the low mortgage rates.

These are but just a few of the good reasons for why buying a home today is a good idea – although it may not be the American Dream any longer. If you have questions about buying a home in 2011, please give me a call.

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5 Reasons To Apply for an Arizona Refinance Via the Streamline Program

Ever thought about endeavoring to apply for an Arizona refinance ? Lots of people have gone beyond just answering yes, and have now actually started to take action. Comparatively few people ever take the time to think it through seriously. Many don’t try because they do not fully understand how to start. Being convinced that it’ll require too much time discourages some others. Others are too lazy to try, or don’t have motivation.

Now “Whoa Up” here a moment, my friend! Those aren’t valid reasons behind making a significant decision like this! Were the reasons in favor considered? Did both the Pro as well as the Con side get taken into account? The disadvantages were considered, but what about the advantages?

Perhaps that needs a bit more contemplation. Perhaps we ought give consideration to say, five reasons why maybe you should applying for an Arizona refinance through the streamline program and work these into your decision process.

To start off, this version of the Arizona Refinance does not require an appraisal. Right, I fully understand your comment that so many of us are upside down in our equity. Yes, that’s a very good point. But look at this, the FHA Streamline Refinance lets us get that new loan and get into some of these crazy low interest rates. Even more, you should consider that this also saves you about $450 for not having to buy that silly appraisal.

Second, when applying for this Arizona Refinance you do need to show a source of income, but not an amount you earn. The reason that is true is that if the amount you earn now is different that it was when you got your original FHA Loan, it’s not part of the qualifying process. That is truly why, as many have noted, even if you are unemployed, as long as you can prove you are earning unemployment, you will qualify. This makes qualifying for the FHA Streamline Refinance easier.

Third, there is less work, less processing, less underwriting, less costs and a whole lot less stress. And you’ve already qualified for the FHA Loan once. So as long as you have maintained a decent credit profile and still have a source of income your original qualifying carries over into your new Arizona Refinance!

Fourth, we’re able to get discounts for this Arizona Refinance from Title, Escrow, the Lenders and even on our processing. And for larger loan amounts, there may be an option for us to cover all the closing costs.

Fifth, you get to skip a payment. After you do the Arizona Refinance, your first payment will be due on the 1st of the month that is at least 30 days in the future.

Now, take a look at all of those reasons and appraise them. You’ll be able to see that a persuasive case exists for starting to search for methods to apply for an Arizona refinance through the streamline program.

Simply roll that around in your mind for a while. Do you not think that that maybe, just perhaps, you really ought to apply for an Arizona refinance through the streamline program ?

Realize easy methods to apply for the Arizona refinance streamline program at our Academy Mortgage website.

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Arizona FHA Streamline Without Appraisal Required

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Why You Should Consider Applying for a VA Loan

VA loans offer great benefits for veterans. Here’s why you should consider applying.

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FICO Credit Scores Falling for Many Americans

Americans’ credit scores are sinking to new lows. FICO, Inc figures show that 25.5% of consumers have a credit score below 600.

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