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The first time you do anything, there is always the awareness that you don't really know how to do it, but you know it can be done. 

This section is specifically for you - everything you need to know about purchasing real estate as a First Time Home Buyer is found here.

The Mortgage Resources area is another place you will want to visit with Mortgage Calculators, Mortgage

Glossary of Terms, FAQ, explanations of the Professionals you need and process of acquiring Real Estate in BC.
Pre Purchase Coaching

  If you are planning to purchase a home for the first time, even if it is a few years away, Pre Purchase Coaching is for you!
There are many factors that affect a first time home buyer's ability to purchase a home, including:  
  • Your Credit Score and the strength of your credit report
  • Total monthly payment obligation, including car payments
  • Your overall debt ratio
  • Your length of employment, whether you are self employed or employed
  • How long you have been in your industry
 
Pre Purchase Coaching includes:  
  • Professional evaluation of your current situatuion and your credit report
  • An Action Plan to put you on the path to qualify for a mortgage when you want to buy your first home
  • An Outline of the Common Pitfalls that can disqualify even those with great credit history and good income.
  • See my Pre Purchase Coaching Video for some timeless advice!
 

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Pre Approvals and Rate Holds  

Before you contact a Realtor and go shopping for a home, you must see a mortgage broker for either a pre-approval or a rate hold.  
  A pre-approval is a term for a mortgage application that has been reviewed and underwritten by a lender, thus approving a client for a price range
A rate hold is a term for a mortgage application that has not been underwritten by the lender, but they have held the interest rate for you for the next 90 - 120 days.  If rates decrease by the time you have an accepted offer to purchase, you get the lower rate.
 

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Real Estate Purchase Process

Basic Steps:  
  • Get Pre-approved by your Invis mortgage broker
  • Choose Your Realtor and go shopping!
  • Make an offer to purchase and negotiate
  • Bring your contract and supporting documents to your mortgage broker
  • Get your inspections and remove contingencies in the contract
  • Complete transaction at your Solicitor's office
  • Move in!

More information on the Real Estate Purchase Process

 

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First Time Home Buyer's Tax Benefits

 

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