Steps to Afford to Buy a Home in Marion, OH
Help make sure your home isn't a source of financial stress. A good way to make that happen is to be financially prepared for your home purchase before you set foot in an open house. Be honest with yourself to determine if you can afford to buy a house in Marion, 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 streamline the process.
Evaluate every angle of your finances. Are you confident about your financial situation, credit history, savings, and current monthly expenses? A quick reality check goes a long way. A good way to start your Marion home buying journey is with a healthy credit history, a good handle on your current expenses, and enough savings for a minimum 20% down payment.
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 estimate about how much house you can afford in Marion based on your desired maximum monthly mortgage payment and income. Will this price range get you into the Marion home you've been dreaming about? If it's not, think about increasing your down payment or looking in surrounding areas. If it will, then move on to your next step. Call Mr. Cooper!
You're ready to prequalify for a house in Marion. 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. Prequalification is also an opportunity to learn more about your various mortgage options and determine which one is right for you. Get started using Mr. Cooper’s online prequalification tool. Let us know where you'd like to buy a home in Marion, the property type, how you anticipate using the property, and whether or not you're currently working with a real estate professional. Enter your expected purchase price and down payment. Share a couple more personal details and you're almost prequalified. The process is straightforward. Prequalification lasts 120 days.
When figuring out what it will take to afford to buy a home in Marion, don't forget to budget your time, too. Your time is one resource that's non-refundable and non-renewable, and finding your perfect house can be time-consuming, especially in Marion. Join forces with a real estate agent in Marion who does the legwork for you. You can get connected with a top-performing real estate agent in Marion and potentially save thousands with Mr. Cooper® Real Estate Rewards.* Try it! See just how much you could save on closing costs and real estate commissions with Mr. Cooper’s Real Estate Rewards calculator.
The last step in preparing your finances to buy a house in Marion is to apply for a home loan. The finish line is right around the corner! Work with a home loan servicer like Mr. Cooper, and you'll gain the distinct advantage of one-on-one support all along the way—from loan to closing. 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 Marion and give us a call. Let's get you started on your path to homeownership!
- *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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