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Here’s a Look at Two Ways to Secure Home Financing

By Sabado Domingo

If you’re thinking of buying a home, you will have to make sure you consider different financing options. This is one aspect you shouldn’t take lightly, as homes aren’t cheap. In fact, as the property market continues to reel from the effects of a financial crisis that happened ten years ago, we have seen single-family home values continue to rise on account of greater demand from both the Millennial and Baby Boomer generations — at least up until recently.

As a result, most first-time homebuyers who want to realize their dream of owning property will have to find a way to secure enough cash. Yes, it can be daunting – but only if you don’t know where to start.

For that, here are a few easy ways you can get funding for your home purchase.

Get the right loans for your needs

Applying for a home mortgage is the most basic of funding options, especially for first-time homebuyers. There are various loan types to consider based on your needs. If you want to pay the same rate every month and avoid the risk of rising interest rates, you can consider a fixed-rate loan. People who want to live in a home for a long-time are well-suited to apply for this loan. And considering the level of security it provides, a fixed-rate loan is certainly an ideal option for first-time home buyers.

Adjustable-rate mortgages, on the other hand, are a loan that’s more suited for people who won’t be staying in their homes for a long time. The interest rates are not as high as in the case of fixed-rate loans, so adjustable-rate mortgages provide some level of flexibility to people who want to scale their home buying preferences.

If you think you don’t have enough for your downpayment, you can get assistance from the government in the form of loans by the Federal Housing Administration. FHA loans are fairly easy to qualify for as long as you are able to secure a credit score of 580 or higher.

However, when it comes to finding the right home mortgage plan for your purchase, it’s important to stay informed about your options. That being said, make sure you apply for a loan properly; you can avoid common mistakes by looking at a home loan checklist.

Access hedge funds

Loans are not the only options on the table. There are, in fact, countless alternatives to choose from, and one of these alternatives is hedge funds.

Under this setup, companies — or in this case, hedge fund managers — are able to finance your home purchase in return for partial ownership of your property. For now, financial startups have been able to leverage rising home prices by financing home purchases for the long term. This allows potential homebuyers like yourself to access funding quicker. However, the risks involved in tapping hedge funds can outweigh the initial benefits, especially when you’re borrowing a higher amount.

On that note, it’s vital to conduct research into hedge funds before taking the plunge. What’s important, after all, is that you settle down without having to worry about a huge financial burden on your back.

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1 Comment November 2, 2018

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    jame+s says

    I think both ways are amazing. Thanks for sharing with us.

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