Are You Ready to Buy a Home?

ARE YOU READY TO BUY A HOME? COOKE CastleCookeMortgage.com 1 DO YOU PLAN TO BE IN THIS HOME FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS? YES NO Buying a home is a financially sound plan if you plan to stay for at least 5 years. Consider renting. 2) DO YOU HAVE A HEALTHY SAVINGS ACCOUNT? YES NO Start a savings plan and consider buying later on. 3) DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH CASH (20%) FOR A DOWNPAYMENT? YES NO Look into a home buying program that requires a low or zero-down program first. 4 CAN YOU BUDGET FOR PROPERTY TAXES, HOME MAINTENNANCE, AND OTHER MONTHLY COSTS ON TOP OF YOUR MORGAGE PAYMENT? YES NO Buying a home is more than just affording a mortgage payment. Consider renting. h) DO YOU HAVE A CREDIT SCORE ABOVE 600? YES NO Б00 You may be subject to additional fees and a higher downpayment. Strengthen your credit score before buying a home. CONTACT A MORGAGE COMPANY YOU ARE READY TO BUY A HOME! Castle & Cooke LLC We know a quicker Way homegage ue NNLS 1251 http://www.realtor.com/advice/buy-a-home-with-a-low-or-zero-down-payment/ http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/6-must-dos-before-buying-a-home-1.aspx ORTGAGE