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Now Offering Utah Housing!

We are excited to announce we are now offering Utah Housing for first-time home buyers!

Due to the highly competitive market, it’s a harsh reality that first-time buyers might need an extra boost to gain entry into the market. This Utah Housing program can give them the support they need!

The program is dedicated to increasing accessible and affordable housing throughout the state of Utah, which is why they offer several mortgage loan programs to help first time buyers be able to purchase a home. These 30-year fixed-rate loans range from FHA and VA loans to conventional loans.

If cash at closing is a problem for you, the Down Payment Assistance Second Mortgage program could help you purchase with little to no cash investment. Basically, it’s like taking out a first and second mortgage, and the second mortgage covers your down payment.

A client of ours that used the Utah Housing program for their down payment had this to say, “Working with ALV made the initially terrifying process of buying my first home feel so much more doable. They connected me with a great program that assisted me with my down payment, which made all the difference when I submitted an offer on the home we loved. I’m grateful for the team’s patience in explaining everything to me and always being available for phone calls when I needed clarification. ALV did a great job working with us through the process and helping us make our first home purchase a possibility.”

We can provide the same experience for you! We’ll take the time to explain the ins and outs of the program and be readily available to answer any questions you may have throughout the process.

If you are worried that your lack of down payment may affect your chances of competing in the market, although it can be a challenge there are programs like this out there that are dedicated to helping more first-time buyers get homes.

If you think you or someone you know could benefit from this program, reach out and let’s review your situation, and get you qualified so you can begin your home search!

Buy First, Sell Later

Buying a new home after your current home has gone under contract and only having less than a week to find a new home can be an extremely stressful situation. One way to make the process of buying a new home easier is to buy first and sell later. Meaning buy your new home, move into it at your leisure, then once your old home is empty, list and sell it. There are many benefits to this strategy. Firstly, this makes it so you only have to move one time and won't have to deal with expensive storage fees or doubled moving expenses. You’ll also have a cushion in case something goes wrong during the process of purchasing the new home. Like in the unfortunate case of a deal falling through, you’ll still have your old home to stay in. It also gives you time to make improvements or repairs on your old home before listing, which can help ensure you receive top dollar offers from interested buyers. To make this type of financing happen there are two major considerations to work out: your down payment AND qualifying for both mortgage payments. Qualifying for both payments can be tough. If you qualify for both payments right away, it’s smooth sailing. If by chance you don’t qualify for both, there is still an option for you. You can convert your existing home to a rental property and use 75 percent of the home to a rental property and use 75 percent of the rental income to offset the existing payment. This strategy works great if you are wanting to acquire rental properties and grow your real estate portfolio. Figuring out the best strategy to purchase and sell your home can be a bit complex and difficult at times. So, you never want to go at the process alone! It is always better to have a trusted mortgage professional on your side. There is never any harm in discussing your situation with a mortgage lender, like me, who will be able to tell you after running a few numbers whether you can make the buy first, sell later strategy work. If you think this is something you would like to look into, give me a call and let's discuss it further.

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Now Offering Utah Housing!

Buy First, Sell Later