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Determine Your Financial Readiness

The first step in your home buying journey is to determine your financial readiness. This is where you'll take a detailed look at your financial situation and take steps towards improving it if necessary. Because this is such an important part of the process, it's best to start this step up to a year in advance.



S2S Resources

FINANCIAL READINESS FLOWCHART
10 CREATIVE WAYS TO SAVE
FIVE SIMPLE WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR CREDIT SCORE

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Understand Your Loan Options

From 3% down to 20% down and conventional to FHA, there are a variety of loan options that may be available to you. A lender can recommend which loan option is best for your unique situation.


S2S Resources

YOUR QUICK GUIDE TO LOAN OPTIONS

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Establish Your Price Point

Getting a sense of what you can afford is more than just determining your home price and monthly mortgage payment. To establish your price point, you'll need to consider additional expenses like closing costs and maintenance funds.


S2S Resources

YOUR PRICE POINT: BREAKING IT DOWN
THREE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MORTGAGE PRE-APPROVAL

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