AEM Mortgage Minute with Deanna Daughhetee

Can I buy a home with no money down?
Friday, August 24, 2007

For prospective homebuyers who don’t have enough cash to make a down payment, a no-money-down mortgage might be the right option. In fact, even with no money down, you can still own your own home and enjoy monthly payments that are lower than what you are paying to rent. And when you consider the income tax deductions a home mortgage provides, a no-money-down loan can make a lot of sense.

Keep in mind, however, that this type of loan often carries a higher interest rate, and it usually requires a larger mortgage insurance premium. You will, therefore, pay more money over the lifetime of the loan than you would for a conventional mortgage with a down payment.

For many people, a no-money-down mortgage can be the best way into a new home.

Ask your American Equity Mortgage loan officer if this type of loan is the right choice for you.