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Preparing to Buy a Home

In my initial blog post I mentioned how much I love helping people find the perfect home, especially first-time buyers. Here, I am beginning a series that will take you through the entire home buying process, from where you are today to closing on your home. Even if you are months, or a year away from purchasing a home in Central Florida, there are steps you can take now to better prepare. Here's a look at how you can “get ready to get ready”. Get your credit in order.  Look up your credit score and check it for errors. Focus on making all your payments on time. A credit score of 580 or more can qualify you for a lower rate on a FHA loan . For our US veterans, a VA home loan may be available and most VA lenders will look for a credit score of 620+. A majority of home buyers will receive a conventional home loan and will need a credit score of 750 or higher. Do not make any major investments or purchases.  A lender will look at the bank statements for every applicable...

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