MORTGAGE Necessities
Since, in most instances, the value of one’s house, represents their single – biggest, financial asset, doesn’t it make sense, to proceed, in the wisest possible manner, and be prepared, with relevant knowledge, etc? Most people depend upon, securing a MORTGAGE, to purchase, their part, of the so-called, American Dream, and, therefore, the more one knows, and understands, about the process, and necessities.
After more than a decade, as a Real Estate Licensed Salesperson, in the State of New York, I have observed, far too many, otherwise – qualified, potential buyers, ill-prepared, when it comes to this area. With that in mind, this article will, briefly, consider, examine, review, and discuss, using the mnemonic approach, what this means and represents.
1. Means; motives; motivating; monies: Do you have the financial means, to put together, the down – payment, and other monies, needed, at the closing? Closely examine, and understand your motives, and what you seek, and can afford! What is motivating you, to proceed forward, to address some of your dreams and aspirations?
2. Options; offerings: Mortgages are not size fits. They come with, different lengths of maturity, and down-payment requirements. They, also, have different formats, from fixed-rate, types, to a variety of different, variable rates, ones! The better one knows, and understands, the available offerings, and determines, which are best for their circumstances, etc, the more effectively, he will determine which options, he seeks!
3. Reasons/ reasoning; realities; rates; relevant: What are the reasons, you want to buy a house, and how, does your reasoning, make you better prepared, to make the most, personally relevant decisions? Be objective, and introspective, so you realize your true, personal realities! Compare rates, and terms/ conditions, and read the small – print!
4. Time-tested; timely: Do some research, and understand, the tried – and – true, time-tested, realities of mortgages! In changing markets, rates often fluctuate, and so, making your decision, promptly, may make a significant difference, in the rate you receive, and, thus, your monthly costs!
5. Growth/ growing: Our personal growth, means, we sometimes experience, growing pains, and, thus, one must recognize, the relationship, preparing for the financial aspects, and enjoying the experience, are related!
6. Attention; attitude: Proceed with a well-considered, positive, can-do, attitude, so you look, at the best way, to overcome obstacles, in a solution-oriented manner, rather than dwelling on the negative aspects! The more attention, we pay, and realize possibilities, ramifications, and contingencies, the better, the process, normally, proceeds!
7. Greater: Why do you believe, owning a home, of your own, will make your life experiences, seem greater?
8. Earnings; emphasis: Your bank or other lending institution, reviews, many things, including your credit history, etc. One essential consideration is the level, and security, of your earnings, and earnings history! Know your emphasis, and be prepared!
The better we understand some of the MORTGAGE necessities, the less stressful, the process, usually is! Will you be prepared?
