Friday, February 29, 2008

No money down financing may be dead in some states due to declining real estate values

If you live in an area that appraisers are checking off declining market on their appraisal report, your underwriter may reduce your property appraised value by 5%. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will also take 5% right off the top. If a loan officer is telling you that they can get you 100% financing you may want to ask them a few more questions. Ask them if you are going to get dinged 5% for a declining market. You best bet for getting a home these days is to have some money down in the transaction.

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