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Finding single family homes in major metropolitan cities can be really an intimidating task. The increased availability of apartments here either on rent or for sale has led the lending standards to be stricter than ever before. However, for those with no money to make down payments, maintaining an outstanding credit score can be really helpful in buying an apartment. Here listed are certain tips to assist you-

  • Understand if buying an apartment means a co-op or a condo

Buying a condominium simply means buying a single family home and applying for a loan is as easy as is applying for a mortgage. However, to buy a co-op is like a shareholder in entire building. Owing a co-op means you are buying a share in the building based on its size and value. Applying for loan in such a case takes a careful consideration and is little complicated.

 

  • Maintaining your impactful credit report

To apply for the loan, you need to maintain an excellent credit score if you do not have money to make down payments. Work to improve your credit score and take it to at least 750 before applying for mortgage. Review it and rectify the errors by paying off all your outstanding debts about one year before applying for the mortgage.

 

  • How much can you afford for Apartment

Generally, many lenders raise the prices of rentals each annum by around 25-30%. So, before renting an apartment, make it sure that you check the prices if affordable for you or not considering all other relevant costs.

 

  • Considering the additional costs of owing apartment

Especially in the co-ops, where the units are shared, one needs to contribute money in its apartment maintenance costs. Also, you should estimate the costs of real estate taxes, home owners insurance, closing costs and various such when you buy an apartment. This will help you in narrowing your smidge of buying an apartment within your budget.

 

  • Getting approval for mortgage with lender or broker

Searching for the apartment that costs less than your qualified amount of mortgage will help you in including the insurance, taxes and maintenance fees. If you are not making any down payments, you should be prepared to pay higher interests. Some lenders might require you to pay for mortgage insurance to avoid the risk of defaulter on your loan amount.

 

  • If eligible, apply for VA loan

Veteran’s administration loan can be granted to you if you served in military or meet its other eligibility criteria. Collect all the documentation you will need.  However, unless all the residents of co-op are veterans, you cannot purchase co-op apartment with VA Loan.

 

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