Your Step-by-Step Guide to Afford to Buy a House in Columbus, OH
Help make sure your home isn't a source of financial stress. One of the best ways to make sure that happens is to prepare for your home purchase ahead of time. Be honest with yourself to determine if you can afford to buy a house in Columbus, or if you should hold off until your situation is different. Start the process with the following steps and contact a Mr. Cooper Mortgage Professional to discuss strategy.
Take a look at your finances—the whole landscape. Are you confident about your current monthly expenses, credit history, and savings? A little "gut check" can go a long way. A good way to begin your Columbus home buying journey is with confidence, a strong credit history, enough savings for a down payment, and a good handle on your current expenses.
Now, let's play with some real numbers. See where your budget stands with Mr. Cooper's affordability calculator. How's it looking? You can get an idea of how much house you can afford to buy in Columbus based on income or your desired maximum monthly mortgage payment. Does this number fit your vision? Is it enough to get you into the Columbus home you want? If it's not, think about buying a house in a surrounding area or boosting your down payment. If it will, then take the next step in the homeownership journey with Mr. Cooper!
It's time to prequalify for a home in Columbus. Prequalification is a more formal estimate of how much of a home loan you could get approved for. It's the result of some financial details you provide and a credit check. The prequalification stage is also a great time to work with your lender to find the right mortgage options for you. Mr. Cooper’s online prequalification tool makes it easy. Let us know where you'd like to buy a home in Columbus, the property type, how you anticipate using the property, and whether or not you're currently working with a real estate professional. Type in your likely purchase price and down payment. Provide a few more personal details and you're clicks away from being prequalified. The process is straightforward. Prequalification lasts 120 days.
When figuring out what it will take to afford to buy a home in Columbus, don't forget to budget your time, too. Minutes and seconds are things you never get back, and discovering your perfect Columbus home can really eat up the hours. Join forces with a real estate agent in Columbus who takes care of the tedious work for you. With Mr. Cooper® Real Estate Rewards, you can get connected with a top-performing real estate agent in Columbus and potentially save thousands.* Try it—there's no strings attached. See just how much you could save on real estate commissions and closing costs with Mr. Cooper’s Real Estate Rewards calculator.
Applying for a home loan is the final step in getting your finances ready for a home purchase. Can you see the finish line? Work with a home loan servicer like Mr. Cooper, and you'll receive personalized support from the moment you dream of owning a home to the reality of holding the keys in your hand. Call Mr. Cooper Mortgage Professionals. They know the details of buying a home, inside and out, and will work to find the loan that fits you best.
"Home" has never mattered more than it does right now. Get your finances ready to buy a home in Columbus and give us a call. The path to homeownership is right in front of you!
- *Buyer’s Bonus Credit (Xome Purchase Pro) Disclosure: Buyers may be eligible to receive a Buyer’s Bonus Credit/Xome Purchase Pro (“Credit”) equal to 15% of the buyer’s agent’s fee. The amount of the credit is based on commissions and determined by each agent. Credit will be documented in an agreement between agent and customer at the time of engagement. Credit must be disclosed to lender, seller, broker, appraiser, and other parties with an interest. Credit subject to written lender approval. Credit will be reflected in Purchase Agreement, Closing Disclosure, and other documents. Consult a tax professional regarding tax implications of Credit. Consult local broker for any state law requirements. Conditions: (a) Customer must complete purchase transaction using a Mr. Cooper Real Estate Rewards Agent; (b) Credit is subject to sales commission; (c) Credit is not available for properties marketed/listed through any auction process, including, www.xome.com; (d) Credit offer may be modified at any time via the Terms of Use but modifications will not apply to any transactions under contract; (e) Credit will be provided at the time of closing.
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