1 / 56

USDA, RURAL DEVELOPMENT

USDA, RURAL DEVELOPMENT HOME BUYER EDUCATION CLASS Agenda I . Why Are You Here? II. Renting vs. Buying III. Preparing for Home Ownership A. Up-Front -- Closing Costs B. On-Going Costs C. Hidden Costs D. Repayment Ability - Qualifying Ratios

omer
Download Presentation

USDA, RURAL DEVELOPMENT

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. USDA, RURAL DEVELOPMENT HOME BUYER EDUCATIONCLASS

  2. Agenda I. Why Are You Here? II. Renting vs. Buying III. Preparing for Home Ownership A. Up-Front -- Closing Costs B. On-Going Costs C. Hidden Costs D. Repayment Ability - Qualifying Ratios

  3. Agenda (cont.) IV.Credit Reports V. Shopping for a Home A. New Vs. Used B. Selecting a Realtor or a Builder VI. Home Ownership Responsibility VII. RD Loans & Application Process

  4. Up Front, On Going and Hidden Costs

  5. Up-Front Costs will include: • Down Payment • Various Closing Costs • Moving Costs • Settling inCosts Budget Movers

  6. On-Going and Hidden Costs • Monthly Mortgage Principal & Interest • Real Estate Taxes (1 / 12 per month to Escrow) • Homeowners Insurance (1 / 12 per month to Escrow)

  7. On-Going and Hidden Costs • Maintenance (A/C, wiring, plumbing, roof, yard, appliances, painting, floor cover, screens, windows, doors, driveway, etc.)

  8. On-Going and Hidden Costs • Homeowners Association Fee (if applicable) • Utilities - (deposits, monthly payment for use electric, water, sewer, telephone, cable, etc.

  9. Remember: • AS A HOMEOWNER, YOU ARE NOW RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL MAINTENANCE EXPENSES

  10. Available Cash and Assets: List all of your sources of cash and other assets, then decide how much you want to apply toward up-front housing costs such as the down payment and closing costs. Remember, you will want to reserve some of your assets for financial security. It is not a good idea to totally deplete your savings to purchase a home.

  11. Amount Available for Up-Front Housing Costs

  12. Amount Available for Up-Front Housing Costs

  13. How You Can Increase Your Borrowing Power! • Reduce existing debts (charge cards, installment loans, etc.) • Wait until income increases (raises, job changes, part-time jobs, etc) • Put off “Big Ticket” items (car, furniture, vacations)

  14. Qualifying Ratio or Housing Expense Ratio

  15. House Payment (PITI) Gross Monthly Income PITI plus Existing debt Gross Monthly Income “Sample Qualifying Ratio:” 29% 41%

  16. Ten Basic Rules of Money Management 1. PLAN - Plan for the future, major purchases and periodic expenses. 2. SET FINANCIALGOALS - Determine short, mid and long range financial goals

  17. Ten Basic Rules of Money Management 3. KNOW YOUR FINANCIAL SITUATION - Determine monthly living expenses and monthly debt payments. Compare out-going to monthly net income. Be aware of your total debt.

  18. Ten Basic Rules of Money Management 4. Develop A Realistic Budget - Follow your budget as closely as possible. Evaluate your budget. Compare actual expenses with planned expenses, this should include “MAD MONEY”

  19. Ten Basic Rules of Money Management • 5. Don’t Allow Expenses to Exceed Income - Avoid paying only the minimum on your charge cards. Don’t charge more every month than you are repaying to your creditors.

  20. Ten Basic Rules of Money Management • 6. Save - Save for periodic expenses, such as car and home maintenance. Save 5 - 10 % of your net income. Accumulate 3 to 6 months salary in an emergency fund.

  21. Ten Basic Rules of Money Management • 7. Pay Your Bills On Time - Maintain a good credit rating. If you are unable to pay your bills as agreed, contact your creditors and explain your situation. Contact Consumer Credit Counseling for professional advice.

  22. Ten Basic Rules of Money Management • 8. Distinguish the Difference Between Wants and Needs - Take care of your needs first. Money should be spent for wants only after needs have been met. VS

  23. Ten Basic Rules of Money Management • 9. Use Credit Wisely - Use credit for safety, convenience, and planned purchases. Determine the total you can comfortably afford to purchase on credit. Don’t allow your credit payments to exceed 20% of your net income.

  24. Ten Basic Rules of Money Management • 10. Keep a Record of Daily Expenditures - Be aware of where your money is going. Use a spending diary to assist you in identifying areas where adjustments need to be made. Spending Diary

  25. Indicators of Unacceptable Credit • No Credit History • Payments on any account which was delinquent for more than 30 days on two or more occasions within a 12 month period • A foreclosure that has been completed within the last 36 months.

  26. Indicators of Unacceptable Credit • An outstanding Internal Revenue Service tax lien or any other outstanding tax liens with no satisfactory arrangement for payment.

  27. Indicators of Unacceptable Credit • Two or more rent payments paid 30 or more days late within the last 2 years.

  28. Indicators of Unacceptable Credit • Outstanding collection accounts with a record of irregular payments with no satisfactory arrangements for repayment, or collection accounts that were paid in full within the last 6 months, unless the applicant had been making regular payments previously.

  29. Indicators of Unacceptable Credit • Non-Agency debts written off within the last 36 months, unless the debt was paid in full at least 12 months ago. PAID IN FULL

  30. Indicators of Unacceptable Credit • Agency debts that were debt settled within the past 36 months, or are being considered for debt settlement. • Delinquency on Federal debt.

  31. Indicators of Unacceptable Credit • A court-created or court-affirmed obligation or judgment caused by nonpayment that is currently outstanding or has been outstanding within the last 12 months, except:

  32. Indicators of Unacceptable Credit • A bankruptcy in which: • Debts were discharged more than 36 months prior to the date of application; or

  33. Indicators of Unacceptable Credit • Where an applicant successfully completed a bankruptcy debt restructuring plan and has demonstrated a willingness to meet obligations when due for the 12 months prior to the date of application.

  34. Indicators of Unacceptable Credit • A judgment satisfied more than 12 months before the date of application.

  35. Indicators of Unacceptable Credit An applicant with an outstanding judgment obtained by the United States in a Federal court, other than the United States Tax Court, is not eligible for a Section 502 loan. This requirement is statutory and cannot be waived.

  36. Shopping for a Home? The following questions should serve as a partial checklist for the prospective home buyer:

  37. Outside the Home: • Are adequate shopping facilities close by? • Are Churches available and convenient • Is the community well planned? • Are police and fire protection adequate

  38. Outside the Home: • Are schools located to suit you? • Is a hospital or medical center nearby? • Are recreational facilities nearby? • Are trash and garbage disposal arrangements adequate or frequent enough?

  39. Outside the Home • Are there adequate parking spaces or garage facilities for your needs? • Is public transportation adequate and handy? • Is there a reliable and drinkable source of water with adequate pressure?

  40. Outside the Home • Is the sanitary sewage disposal system reliable and adequate? • What is the view out the front door? Are there eyesores? Do the neighbors appear to take good care of their properties?

  41. Outside the Home • What is the traffic like on neighborhood streets? A street empty of cars on Sunday afternoon may be clogged with traffic on weekday rush hours. If the streets are busy, are there sidewalks?

  42. Outside the Home • Is the land well drained? • Are lots or units arranged to suit your family lifestyle? • Has proper landscaping been done to prevent erosion?

  43. Inside the Home • Do walls seem sound and smooth, floors firm and level, carpentry well fitted and joined? • Is lighting good during both day and night?

  44. Inside the Home • Are rooms large enough to accommodate your furniture and is there sufficient wall space for arranging furniture?

  45. Inside the Home • Does the kitchen have good lighting and ventilation? Are there enough outlets for plugging in all your kitchen appliances? • Are there ample cabinets and counter work space for your family needs?

  46. Inside the Home • Do doors, windows and drawers work easily and safely? • Does plumbing work smoothly and quietly with adequate water pressure and free-flowing drains?

  47. Inside the Home • Is heating and cooling and ventilating equipment satisfactory? • Are there enough electrical outlets well arranged and sufficient amperage for your electrical equipment?

  48. Inside the Home • Are temperature controls located in safe and convenient places?

  49. RURAL DEVELOPMENT LOANS All homes must be located in a rural area

  50. 502 Guaranteed Loans *30 year fixed rate. * Not subsidized. *Low to Moderate income group. *Can be either new construction or existing home. *Applicants should meet qualifying ratios of 29% PITI and 41% MOTI. *May qualify for “SHIP” down payment assistance as needed. *Apply directly with lender. *All applicants eligible for guaranteed loan who apply directly with Rural Development will be referred to a lender.

More Related