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  With all-time low mortgage rates, it is attracting many to  purchase a new home . But if your credit score is low you may not qualify for a loan. However, there are options available for someone with a low credit score to help them to be in a better position for buying a new house. The credit score range decides the loans. People with credit scores from 500 to 580 have fewer options than people with a score above 600. But government-backed   FHA loans and a non-qualified mortgage are some options that are recommended for a person with a low score. The Federal Housing Administration backs FHA loans and along with being an option for those suffering low credit scores, these loans don’t have any additional fees or higher interest rates. A down payment of 10% may be required by the borrower, but it is a good choice for borrowers with low credit scores. There are more loan options to consider when the credit score is 600 or greater. USDA loan is a popular option in rural are...

  Maui County is set to help low- to above-moderate income first-time homebuyers with an assistance program. The county’s Department of Housing announced to assist with down payment and  closing costs . This assistance will depend on the individual cases and can equal up to 5% of the home’s purchase price, while not exceeding $30,000. Applicants of the program will be selected by a lottery draw. Mayor Michael Victorino in a statement asked qualifying people to apply for the program immediately. Though the lottery dr a wing is scheduled for Sept. 17, 9 am, the borrower must submit a credit pre-approval letter from a mortgage lender who is authorized to do business in Hawaii along with a completed application by Aug. 27 at 4:30 p.m. The qualifying terms being — applicants must be U.S. citizens and a resident of Maui County they must occupy the property they are buying as their principal residence. The household income can be 140% of the county’s median annual income, that is $13...

  What Is Debt-Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)? Corporate, government and personal finance have the debt-service coverage ratio applicable to them. In relation to corporate finance, the  debt-service coverage ratio (DSCR)  is the quantification of a business’s available cash flow to pay current debt obligations. With the DSCR investors would know if a company has enough income to pay its debts. The number of export earnings required by a country to meet annual interest and principal payments on its external debt is the DSCR for government finance. For personal finance, a DSCR is a ratio used by bank loan officers to decide income property loans. Understanding the Debt-Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) No  m atter what the context is, corporate finance, government finance, or personal finance, the DSCR shows the ability to service debt given a particular level of income. The ratio mentions net operating income as a multiple of debt obligations to be paid within a year, this...

  With home prices climbing really fast, and the bidding wars becoming common, many buyers are forced to pay all cash leading to fears that the country will face another housing bubble resulting in a terrible crash. Industry executives and economists feel this explosion in home prices is temporary as home prices can’t go above 20% year-over-year forever. They say the housing market today is very different from the mid-2000s recession that damaged the economy. The difference is a massive shortage of homes and home builders are being very cautious about adding new supply now. Anothe r  major difference is that banks, home buyers, and regulators are not over-lending or overborrowing. AnetaMarkowska, chief economist at Jefferies said in some ways this is an even hotter housing market than before the Great Recession because the risk of this turning into a bubble is much lower. They observed that the current supply situation is opposite to the bubble period because back then, there ...

  The pandemic led to recession-induced low-interest rates, and eager homebuyers setting off the housing market boom. The median price also rose up to 24% since the onset of the COVID — 19. On 31st July, the foreclosure moratorium, which prevents foreclosures of federally-backed mortgages, will come to an end. And the mortgage forbearance program will end on Sept. 30. Over 7 million homeowners have been enrolled in the  forbearance program  since the beginning of the pandemic. But because of the impro v ement in the economy, that number has dropped. As per the data of July 11, there are still 1.75 million borrowers who have enrolled in the forbearance program. The foreclosure crisis during the housing bubble was very bad, leading to tens of millions of financially strained homeowners were underwater where the borrower’s remaining mortgage balance was greater than the home’s value and they had no choice but to face foreclosure. This year that’s may not be the case because ...

  About Property Inspection A non-invasive, visual inspection of a property, that is carried out by a fully qualified professional is called a  Property Inspection . These property inspectors evaluate buildings and their components. A property inspection has its own pros and cons. It can give you peace of mind, at the same time you also discover things that you’re not prepared to deal with. Property inspections take place for different reasons. Though you don’t need to experience all these types of inspections, it’s always useful to know what to expect when you’re faced with it. Pros of a Property Inspection With an i n spection, you know that your property is up to code and it also confirms that the property is safe and meets the required building codes. When it’s inspected and no major issues are found then it is considered as best case. Your property could be worth more than you thought it would. The  appraisal  of your home requires a few inspections. The interio...