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$500 Amerifirst Closing Cash Grant

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For many, buying a home is likely the largest expense they will ever make – any sort of financial relief could help to instill more confidence and get you into the home of your dreams. With this in mind, Amerifirst is now offering a buyer incentive program that allows you, the buyer, to receive $500 toward your closing costs.

The program, which is open to any buyer, is good for all of 2019 and renewable each year afterward, and is eligible with almost every loan we offer.* Continue reading →

Top 6 Ways to Invest Your Tax Return

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Key takeaways

  • Separate what you need from what you want
  • Do your homework on what the market wants
  • Budget, budget, budget!

Boost Your Home’s Value with a Little Investment

Nice big tax return this year? Lucky you! If you have a nice, strong savings account, you might want to think about putting some of that tax return into your home.

And no. We’re not talking about installing an in-ground swimming pool or adding a new air hockey table in the basement. Investing in your home is about putting money toward what you need, not what you want. Not everybody likes air hockey, but everybody loves a roof that doesn’t leak!

The first step is getting online and checking out some real estate websites to see what’s hot. Nowadays, smart homes are the hot topic. But unless you’re pulling in buckets of money, stick with these tried and true renovations to add value to your home. Continue reading →

Tax Refund This Year? Use it for a Down Payment!

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Key takeaways

  • Tax refunds could be a substantial influx of cash – use it wisely
  • A tax refund could cover your whole down payment
  • Funds to close are often overlooked until you have to pay for them
  • Deposit the refund and keep it there to build your financial strength

With good planning, a tax refund could cover the whole down payment for a home purchase!

If you’re looking to buy a home at the start of the year, there’s good reason to hang on to your tax refund. This is the time of year when potential homebuyers have the most funds at their disposal, and that extra money comes in handy when making a down payment on a home, financing funds to close, or building financial strength. So don’t go on a spending spree just yet! Continue reading →