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First time home buyer loan advice.
Looking for advice. I'm looking at getting my first home. And I would like to ask. Who would you go through?
How would you finance your home?
What should I look for?
What should I avoid when seeking a loan?
Is there creative ways to get a first home you wish you knew about, that I can try to do?
I live in sioux falls south dakota. If that matters. Looking to buy for my family. Trying to keep payments low as possible. Any advice is appreciated.
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Yeah, that would be great to find something like that. Thank you I will search around for those options. Thank you.
Just a heads up, a lot of the down payment assistance programs come with higher interest rates and other hooks. For example: Some require you to repay the money if you sell/refi or move out of the property within 5-7 years. If you're comfortable with living on the outskirts of Sioux Falls, the no money down USDA loan may be a perfect option for you. Feel free to reach out if you need help or info on the USDA program.