Recent trends in the mortgage industry have now come up with a way for you to be able to get a home with zero down. This means that it has now become much easier to get the house of your dreams and not have to save for years in advance. It also applies to first-time home buyers, too. Here are some things you need to know about the zero down financing for your home.
The main purpose of zero down financing is obvious – so you can get moved in to your new house quicker than before. The way it works is simple – you basically take out a first and a second mortgage at the same time. Many lenders will require that you must make the home your primary place of residence, so it may not be available if you are looking for investment properties.
Normally the first mortgage will be around 80% (or possibly 75%) in order to avoid the requirement for Private Mortgage Insurance. Then the second mortgage is for the balance, allowing you to even go beyond that and get up to 107% or more. If you have a really good credit score, some lenders will even allow you to borrow the amount needed for the closing costs. However, even if you do not have the credit rating you want,...