Are you a first time home buyer? Do you want to get pre-approved? Don't know if you can qualify for a home.
Lenders look at your credit score ( which means your credit history) How many open lines of credit do you have? Do you have a credit card? A car loan? A student loan? Those all show up on your credit report. Even if you are just an authorized user on somebody Else's credit card it shows up.
If you do not have any of those. Then FHA and some banks use rental history, cell phone bills, car insurance bills, utility bills. So if you are thinking of buying a home get the bills in your name if you are paying them. Be sure to pay by check and not money orders or cash.
Just because you never thought you could get a home, you may be pleasantly surprised. Sometimes it is very easy to get a loan even if you are self employed, just out of college, or don't have much money. I always tell young people to start saving money. It helps when you move into the house and you need to buy something. A safety cushion if something breaks or go wrong. If you think you can afford a certain payment, let say $1000 a month. If you only are paying $700 in rent then put the extra $300 away each month. Can you live comfortably? Save that money for a down payment or a rainy day fund.
Thinking of buying and want to see some listings of what you want. Go to my dream home finder and put in your wants. If you just want to surf the net and check out home listings and photos go to Search Michigan homes free. Or if you have to sell your home first go and find out your home's value. Go to www.russravary.com if you want to get pre-approved today.
Ready for a good burger go to Miller's Bar in Dearborn on Michigan ave just east of Telegraph, or try The Redcoat Tavern in Royal Oak at 3808 Woodward. Or for a brew pub go to Leopold Brothers Brewery in Ann Arbor or Thunder Bay Brewery in Auburn Hills. Have a great day.
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About Me
- Russ Ravary
- I am with Keller Williams and my cell phone number is (313)310-9855. I grew up in Allen Park and spent some time in different states around the country after I turned 18. I have been a Livonia resident for 17 years now. I am widower and just recently lost my wife Marianne to breast cancer survivor after a 21 year battle. She was a great lady. Working hard to get something done is second nature to me. One fellow worker always tells the story of during the refi boom he called the office at 10pm on Sunday night. I answered the phone. We were swamped and I wanted to make sure everything all my clients files were on target to close. I was doing what it took to get them closed. That's the way I was taught. I also believe that you have to give back, to help people... somehow make this world a better place. To treat people and clients good like they treat you and better. I try to help people get the home they want at a good price.
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