Las Vegas Market Watch
Want to Save the Cost of Mortgage Insurance? Here's an Idea!
During the banking crisis in the Great Recession, certain types of mortgages were unavailable that are once again being offered. Fortunately, the 80-10-10 mortgage is one of those making a reappearance and it can save borrowers a considerable amount of money.
The objective of an 80-10-10 mortgage is to avoid the expense of mortgage insurance for buyers wanting a 90% loan. A buyer can obtain an 80% first mortgage and a 10% second mortgage with a 10% down payment and not be required to have private mortgage insurance.
For example, a buyer could put $30,000 down on a home priced at $300,000 and get an 80% first mortgage without mortgage insurance. The borrower could get a second mortgage, either through the same lender or a third party.
In the example, the 80-10-10 would save a buyer $193.71 per month which can be a considerable amount of money over a ten-year period. The interest rate on the second loan will be higher than the first because there is more risk.
Helping buyers make better choices is a valuable service real estate service that I provide. Having the right tools and information can make the decisions easier to understand. Using an 80-10-10 calculator, you can see what the savings might be for your situation.
This is a great way to go for 1st time home buyers, with good credit, to find their way into home ownership and build equity for the future. For further information, contact your mortgage lender. If you don't have one, call or email me and I'll put you in touch with a reputable Mortgage Lender here in the Las Vegas Valley.
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