The Short Guide for First Time Homebuyers

Buying a home for the first time can feel overwhelming. But …

the more you know about the homebuying process and the mortgage you'll likely need to purchase your house, the more prepared you'll be to make educated decisions. These tips should give you a good idea of what to expect in terms of mortgages and valuable insight that can help you through the process of buying your first home.

Know what mortgages are available to you. 

There are a few types of loans that are especially attractive to first-time homebuyers.

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​These include
1. Rural Development  (in towns with under 30K population)
2. Veteran Affairs (VA) loans,
3. Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans, and
4. conventional mortgages.

The more you know about your options, the better you can choose the mortgage that best fits your financial and homebuying needs . Email me to review your options: 

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Get familiar with your credit score 
and how it impacts your mortgage options. Your credit score can play a big role in the home you can afford and the interest rate you'll be responsible for paying. The higher your credit score, the lower your interest rate will likely be. Check your credit report and FICO score and spend time improving them if need be.


Determine how much you can borrow 
by speaking with a mortgage specialist at a bank. They can provide information regarding your borrowing power by looking at your monthly home payment, pre-tax income, credit score, and total debt.

The more you know, the better equipped you'll be when working with a home mortgage lender.
Happy house buying!

My most trusted lending specialists are: Shawn Rogers at Gulf Coast Bank and Leonhard Casey at Eustis Lending.


Shawn Rogers at Gulf Coast Office (504) 599-5746
Cell (504) 913-3468
Email shawnrogers@gulfbank.com
Pre-qual Online www.gulfbank.com/ShawnRogers

Leonard E Casey Eustis Mortgage 
504-883-9103
504-415-9112

Sources: Housing Wire, Nerd Wallet, Fool.com