HOME+PLUS
Home Buyer Resources
To help you better prepare for buying your new home, HOME+PLUS has put together a list of resources and information from local, state, and national organizations.
HOME+PLUS
Home Buyer Resources
To help you better prepare for buying your new home, HOME+PLUS has put together a list of resources and information from local, state, and national organizations.
HOME+PLUS
Home Buyer Resources
To help you better prepare for buying your new home, HOME+PLUS has put together a list of resources and information from local, state, and national organizations.
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Program Lenders
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DOCUMENT RESOURCES
CREDIT RESOURCES*
Know Your Credit Score
- Get your free annual credit report from AnnualCreditReport.com. Links to the 3 major bureaus: Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian.
- Links to the 3 major bureaus: Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian.
- Credit Karma is a free credit monitoring system which shows you your credit information for both Equifax and Transunion. Credit Karma also has a great phone app and shows you updated credit information every few days.
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How To Improve Your Credit Score
How To Improve
Your Credit Score
Freddie Mac: Credit Smart. A guide to Better Credit, Money Management, and Responsible Home Ownership
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DOWN PAYMENT RESOURCES
Is 20% Down Necessary?
A DownPaymentResource.com article talks about the 20% down myth. Titled… “Why You Don’t Need 20% Down to Buy Your Next Home”. This is a must read for any home buyer.
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Saving For The Down
“How long does it really take to save for a down payment? Maybe not as long as you think” - helps you understand more about down payment options. A DownPaymentResource.com great read!
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Tips For Finding A
Great Real Estate Agent
Here is a great write up by Dana Dratch at BankRate.com titled “7 tips for picking a great real estate agent”.
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Buy Now vs. Wait
Calculator From Essent
Here’s a great calculator/tool from Essent. The EssentIQ gives home buyers the information that will be essential to understanding what options are available, including mortgage insurance.
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HOME+PLUS
Program Lenders
DOCUMENT RESOURCES
CREDIT RESOURCES*
Know Your Credit Score
- Get your free annual credit report from AnnualCreditReport.com.
- Links to the 3 major bureaus: Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian.
- Credit Karma is a free credit monitoring system which shows you your credit information for both Equifax and Transunion. Credit Karma also has a great phone app and shows you updated credit information every 7 days.
- *NOTE: Due to COVID-19, the 3 credit bureaus are offering free weekly reports until April 2021. Please visit AnnualCreditReports.com for more information.
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How To Improve Your Credit Score
Freddie Mac: Credit Smart. A guide to Better Credit,
Money Management, and Responsible Home Ownership
links open in new browser windows
DOWN PAYMENT RESOURCES
Is 20% Down Necessary?
A DownPaymentResource.com article talks about the 20% down myth. Titled… “Why You Don’t Need 20% Down to Buy Your Next Home”. This is a must read for any home buyer.
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Saving For The Down
“How long does it really take to save for a down payment? Maybe not as long as you think” - helps you understand more about down payment options. A DownPaymentResource.com great read!
(opens in new browser window)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Tips For Finding A
Great Real Estate Agent
Here is a great write up by Dana Dratch at BankRate.com titled “7 tips for picking a great real estate agent”.
(opens in new browser window)
Buy Now vs. Wait
Calculator from Essent
Here’s a great calculator/tool from Essent. The EssentIQ gives home buyers the information that will be essential to understanding what options are available, including mortgage insurance.
(opens in new browser window)
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