While buying a home may be an admirable goal, Delaware residents will need to prepare ahead of time to achieve it. For instance, it may be necessary for individuals to look at their budgets to determine how much home they can afford. They should look to see how much is left over each month after car payments, food and other expenses are taken into account.
What to do prior to making an offer on a home
What to know about HECM reverse mortgages
Older Delaware residents may be interested in using a HECM reverse mortgage to purchase a house. The reverse mortgage itself will cover up to 60 percent of the purchase price, and buyers tend to liquidate assets to cover the remaining balance. There is a 2 percent mortgage insurance premium is 2 percent of the property value no matter how much cash a person draws.
