Believe It Or Not, There Are Still Ways To Buy A House With No Money Down
- 3 years ago
Housing prices show no price of dropping, and overall, US wages have remained stagnant for years, if not decades.
But according to Business Insider, there are still a few ways one can purchase a home without having to come up with a downpayment--if you're prepared to put in the work.
Active and former members of the military can get a Veterans Affairs loan of up to $484,350 in 2019, often with a lower interest rate than a conventional mortgage.
This loan requires no down payment and no mortgage insurance--but comes with strict guidelines. The buyer must also pay a 'funding fee,' too.
USDA loans help people in rural areas buy homes with zero money down, provided you have a 'low-to-moderate' income and can pay a 1% funding fee.
An FHA loan asks for a 3.5% downpayment. However, it requires a credit score of 580 or higher and a debt-to-income ratio below 43%.
But according to Business Insider, there are still a few ways one can purchase a home without having to come up with a downpayment--if you're prepared to put in the work.
Active and former members of the military can get a Veterans Affairs loan of up to $484,350 in 2019, often with a lower interest rate than a conventional mortgage.
This loan requires no down payment and no mortgage insurance--but comes with strict guidelines. The buyer must also pay a 'funding fee,' too.
USDA loans help people in rural areas buy homes with zero money down, provided you have a 'low-to-moderate' income and can pay a 1% funding fee.
An FHA loan asks for a 3.5% downpayment. However, it requires a credit score of 580 or higher and a debt-to-income ratio below 43%.