Resources for your clients
Your clients are excited. But they’re not always equipped with the knowledge needed to navigate a home purchase. So you take the time with them to explain mortgages and the costs associated with buying a house.
Wouldn’t it be nice if all that information was just…there? At your fingertips?
Now it is.
Get your clients the resources they need before, during, and after the house-buying process.
And build their confidence in their own knowledge…and their realtor.
BEFORE YOUR CLIENTS BUY THEIR HOUSE
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Home Buying Tips Straight From the Experts
5 insider tips from mortgage officers. Find out what advice they would give you about buying a house. And find out why it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. -
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Top Questions to Ask Before Buying a House
Before you even start hunting for your dream house, there are important questions you need to get the answers to. What are the tax implications of buying a home? What if I don’t have a down payment? Can I actually afford to own a home? -
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What is a Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI)?
Chances are, you know that your credit score is going to be a critical factor in how lenders will decide whether or not to give you a loan. But, your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) is a number you need to be familiar with, too, especially if you plan on applying for any type of loan or mortgage.
HOME BUYING WEBINAR
Share this link with your clients who are just starting out. Denise Quinn, NMLS #454310, is joined by Katheryn DeClerk, Rand Realty, Lic. Associate Real Estate Broker (#30DE0906388), to walk homebuyers through the process. Copy and paste the link to share or click the button to watch the recording.
Watch it Here
Share the link: https://youtu.be/sD2nANWIBUw
PODCAST
Whether your client is buying or selling, share these podcasts featuring local experts
Expert homebuying tips with Kyla Thomas, a realtor from Murphy Realty Group. https://bit.ly/3SkeOYk
Staging your home with Jennifer Tampasis, Principal Designer and Owner of Jennifer Lynn Interiors. https://bit.ly/3yZJgQV
HOMEOWNERSHIP COACHING
Certified financial counselors can help your clients get prepared for the expense of homeownership. Counselors are available 6 days a week, with evening hours Monday - Thursday. This counseling is anonymous.
Check Out the Counseling
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GUIDE TO HOMEOWNERSHIP
From calculating how much they can afford to understanding the various mortgage types and how to make an offer, this eBook will help your clients navigate their way into the home of their dreams.
Get the eBook
Share the link: https://loom.ly/e3jo9NA
BUDGETS MATTER
When your clients are trying to figure out a monthly payment they’re comfortable with, they’ll need to know exactly how much they’re already spending. Share this budget worksheet with them to get them going.
Get the Worksheet
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THEY DON’T NEED 20% DOWN!
You probably see it a lot: the misconception that people can’t buy a house until they have 20% down. You already know that’s not necessarily true. Here’s a listing of buyer’s programs MHV offers to help your clients get into their home for less.
View the Programs
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DURING THE MORTGAGE PROCESS
JOURNEY MAP
How does the mortgage process flow at MHV? What steps will your client’s application go through? This journey map outlines exactly what happens to an application at MHV.
Get the Journey Map
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LOAN ESTIMATE EXPLAINER
What’s a loan estimate? This paperwork may overwhelm your clients. And they may come to you with questions. Share this video to help put them at ease.
Watch the Videos
Share the link: https://youtu.be/OxvbN-Y_98c
MONEY MISTAKES TO AVOID
There are certain money moves your clients shouldn’t make after submitting their mortgage application. This video walks them through the mistakes to avoid.
Watch the Videos
Share the link: https://youtu.be/QJQFMjWFGBA
CLOSING COSTS SHOULDN’T BE A SURPRISE
Have you ever worked with a client that was blown away by how much they need to pay at closing? Help them avoid the sticker shock. This chart outlines some of the common fees that are collected at closing. Please note this list isn’t exhaustive and amounts aren’t included because they vary too greatly. But this list helps illustrate what your clients should prepare for.
Get the Closing Cost List
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AFTER YOUR CLIENTS CLOSE
WHAT OTHER COSTS GO INTO OWNING A HOME?
Unfortunately, the expense of owning a home doesn’t stop after closing. This infographic outlines some average homeowner costs. Share it with your clients to help them prepare their savings and budget accordingly.
Get the Infographic
Share the link: https://loom.ly/P2gyowI
WHEN THEY BUY A FIXER-UPPER
Your client bought the house of their dreams…but it needs some work. They can’t get a traditional home equity loan because they haven’t built equity yet. But they CAN apply for an MHV Equity Edge – the no equity loan. Plus you can share this guide to effectively managing home improvement projects.
Get Equity Edge Information
Share the Guide to Home Improvements: https://loom.ly/tPcvEJI
RENOVATION FINANCING
Sometimes the house your clients want - or the only one their budget allows - needs a little love. With Renovation Financing, your clients may be able to roll a renovation loan into their mortgage. This unique solution means your clients get to buy the home and pay for the work it needs...while still only paying one mortgage payment a month.
If this sounds like it could be a suitable option for your clients needs, connect them with a Mortgage Expert today to find out if their purchase could qualify for renovation financing.
RESOURCES FOR YOU
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InfoPack
Download a collection of our top resources to share with clients. This handy PDF is ready to print with many of the individual resources from this page.Download InfoPack -
Homebuyer Programs for Your Clients
Your clients probably aren’t aware that there are programs available to help make their home more affordable. It’s the kind of information that’s not always easy to find. Use this page to keep track of the buyer’s programs MHV offers to help your clients get into their home for less.View the programs -
Client FAQs
We’ve rounded up some of the most common questions. Share this document with your clients to get ahead of the game.Get the FAQs -
MHV's Product Portfolio
Your clients have a variety of needs. And any lender you partner with should be able to provide a variety of mortgages to address those needs. MHV’s product portfolio means your clients are covered, from construction to single-family home to townhouse.View Chart
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