Should I Buy a Home?
Homeownership continues to provide many benefits to U.S. households. In addition to obvious benefits of safety and shelter, homeownership offers households an opportunity to accumulate assets and build wealth.
Home is Largest Asset for Many
According to a recent study the National Association of Homebuilders, the primary residence accounted for 62% of homeowners’ total assets. Nationally, the primary residence represents the largest asset category on balance sheets of households.
Larger Net Worth for Owners
According to a study by the Federal Reserve, owning a home has an enormous impact on net worth. Net worth of a homeowner is thirty times greater than that of a renter. In specific terms, the average homeowner has a net worth of $174,500 while the average net worth of a renter is $5,100.
Buy a Home Before 2014
Are you a renter? Now is the time to consider homeownership! Rates continue to hover near historical lows, but are expected to rise in 2014. Home prices are also on the rise. Savvy shoppers can save a lot by of money by purchasing a home before rates and home prices rise much further. Furthermore, by locking in your mortgage payment now for the next 30 years, you are insulating your mortgage payment from inflation.
Loan Programs for New Home Buyers
Are you ready to buy a home? Inlanta offers a number of loan programs, from no and low down payment loan programs to jumbo mortgage financing. Review our loan programs page for more information on loan programs, or contact a licensed Inlanta Mortgage loan officer for a no obligation consultation. Use our branch locator to find a loan officer near you.
About Inlanta Mortgage
Inlanta Mortgage is proudly celebrating twenty years in business. Learn more about Inlanta’s twenty year history here.
Inlanta Mortgage offers Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac agency products, as well as a full suite of jumbo and portfolio programs. The company is fully delegated HUD-FHA including FHA 203K, VA, and USDA approved. Inlanta Mortgage also offers numerous state bond agency programs. Review Inlanta’s mortgage loan programs here.
Inlanta Mortgage is a multi-state mortgage banker based out of Brookfield, Wisconsin. NMLS #1016. Inlanta Mortgage is proud to be named to the Scotsman Guide Top Mortgage Lenders 2012 list and to be among the Top 100 Mortgage Banking Companies in America in 2012. Inlanta Mortgage was also recently recognized as a USDA Platinum Million Dollar mortgage lender by the USDA Rural Development Guaranteed Rural Housing Program.