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Homebuyer Workshop Jayne McBurney, M.S.
Family & Consumer Sciences Agent Certified Housing Counselor
And Carolyn Bird, PhD, AFC, RFG
Associate Professor, and Family Resource Management Specialist
Changing Realities in Housing
• Rapid Appreciation in early 2000s • Increase in interest rates in 2005 &
2006 • Great Recession – December 2007
through June 2009
Recent Developments in Home Buying
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – Know Before You Owe – Re-designing Closing Disclosure Forms
• Proposed Legislative Changes on Mortgage Deductions – Mortgage interest deduction $96.8B /year – Property tax deduction $24.2B / year – Proposed 12% non-refundable on up to $500k
mortgage for primary residence only. – Proposed 15% refundable credit capped at $25,000
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Experiences in the New Market • Multiple Impacts
– Unable to sell out of an unaffordable mortgage
– Relocate for work – double housing costs – Among civilians – a reduced willingness to
relocate – Many military became “accidental
landlords”
Implications for Decision Purchase • Stage of military career
– Early in career – Number of anticipated Permanent Changes
of Station remaining – Desire to go overseas – Comfortable to be an “accidental landlord” – How well do you like Peanut Butter & Jelly
Sandwiches?
Implications for Decision Purchase • What is your Military Occupational
Specialty (MOS)? – Can you rotate while staying at the same
installation? – Some MOS can change Commands without a
physical relocation – Talk to others in your MOS who are senior to you – Remember your experience may be different
There’s no guarantee
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Special Considerations for Military Families
• Late Career / Nearing retirement – Is this a location you want to return to? – Is the home suitable for renting? – Is a short stint of being a landlord okay? – Do you prefer professional property
management? – Will your family want to stay behind?
Rent vs. Buy Advantages to Rent • Pay less • Little financial risk • Cost of selling • Ease of relocation Disadvantages to Rent • Finding suitable rentals • No tax advantage • No freedom for individualizing space
Rent vs. Buy Advantages to Buy • Investment of mortgage dollars • Interest is tax deductible • Home can increase in value Disadvantage to Buy • Commitment of time, etc. • Ties up money • Maintenance • Limits geographic relocation
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Can you afford a home?
Consider that most lenders suggest that 25-29% of your gross income will go to housing.
Lenders want to see less than 41% tied up in long
term debt (car loans, alimony, child support, installment loans, credit cards)
Homeowner Woes
• …a military spouse who said her family has been separated for 4 years – partly because of deployments but also because they can’t sell their house. At the same meeting an officer told me that he is underwater on a home he bought at a previous assignment. He wondered if there were any options for him that wouldn’t ruin his credit or require a large sum of money he didn’t have.”
• March 6, 2012, blog on Consumerfinance.gov
Real Life Experiences
• “We can't even find a bank to do a re-fi for our VA-backed mortgage because they all want appraisals. The VA doesn't need it, but the lenders do. So, we are stuck, unable to sell and move for a better job, unable to re-finance.”
• An excerpt of a post on CFPB
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What do lenders look at? • Income • Debt • Assets • Credit Score • Some lenders are requiring certification
of having attended a home buyer education course
Understanding Income
Gross income vs Net Income
Before taxes and deductions ‘bring home pay’
$40,872 (2000 Census $29,428 for Johnston County)
$3406/month $2452/month
$786/wk $566/wk
Right-sizing the Payment (1)
• Basic Allowance for Housing • Don’t depend on other allowances –
Basic Allowance for Subsistence • Avoid counting on other pays
– Sea Pay – Hazardous Duty Pay – And so on.
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Right-sizing the Payment (2) • Dual-income earners
– Local economic conditions – Stability of the civilian spouse’s industry – Stability of the civilian spouse’s employer – Possibility of having children / additional
children • Desire to stay at home • Cost of daycare
Monthly debts
• Should be less than 15-20% of net income
• $368-490/month
Housing
25% - 33% of gross pay
$852-$1124/month
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Vehicle
• less than 15% of gross including insurance, gas and maintenance
• $511/ month
Family Communication • Communicate with partner and family about spending
issues and financial goals • Stuff happens….change in income, emergencies….
• Goals change
• But also….new income…SAVE IT! • Is it worth it? - opportunity costs
Your Home Buying Professionals
• Real Estate Agent • Mortgage banker • Home Inspector • Appraiser • Attorney
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Assets/Collateral
Things you own that have value…
• Car, vehicles • Bank accounts, CDs , stocks • Retirement plans, 401K, IRAs • Life Insurance cash values, Trust funds • Thrift Savings Plan
What is my Credit Score? Score range: 300-850
• www.myFICO.com Use the Credit Education tab
• www.annualcreditreport.com
Credit Score
Payment
history
Amount owed
Length of
Credit History
New Credit
Types of
Credit in Use
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How much can I buy?
Ratios help lender determine this: • Front end: 29% of gross income
• Back end: 41% of gross income, less monthly debt
Considering median income of $40,872
• Front end: $988 • Back end: $1396
-250 car payment -400 other debt
$ 746
P+I+T+I
Monthly payment = • Principal • Interest • Taxes • Insurance
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Using the lower of the two ratios:
• Total Payment $746 less • Real Estate Tax 85 • Home Owner Insurance 40
• Principal & Interest $621 use this amount to determine how much you can afford
to finance
Amortization factors
• Determine how big of a loan you can afford, depending on interest rate and monthly payment and term of loan
• So…considering a 30 year loan and ability to pay principal and interest of $621
How much can you afford?
• 6.00% $103,500 • 5.00% $115,000 • 4.5% $122,000 • 4.25% $126,500 • 4.00% $130,000 • 3.75% $134,000 • 3.50% $138,500
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Your Needs in housing:
• Space, how many rooms are needed?
• Exterior space - garage, yard, entertaining
• Appliances • Location • “Rentability”
Location
• Schools
• Work – proximity to installation
• Groceries, shopping areas
• Environmental
What to expect from a Home Inspector
• Licensed by the state. • Realtor can make recommendations • A home inspection is a written evaluation or report of
the condition of the home on the day it is inspected. • Home inspectors generally evaluate: foundation,
masonry, roof, windows and doors, plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, floor, walls, interior and exterior components
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Financial Aspects
• One - Time Costs - closing costs, moving expenses, set-up fees
• Regular costs - payments, insurance, utilities, home owners association
• Future Costs - maintenance, repairs, furnishing
Don’t become “House Poor”
• Space out things you will need • Be smart about furnishings, repairs, upgrades • Making extra payments
– Will this be the retirement home? – Are you funding your retirement plan?
NO new purchases
• Stop the charging elephant!
• No new credit purchases until after closing
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Closing Statement
• Taxes • Stamps • Recording Fees • Commissions • Inspections
What Next?
• Set up utilities • Clean the new place • Paint/repair • Plan Moving Day
– Keep kids busy!!!!
Short Term Assistance Programs
• Armed Forces Foundation • Provides financial support to Service
Members for everyday living expenses, home improvements, transition and career counseling, funeral arrangements, travel expenses, and family counseling service
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Short Term Assistance Programs • American Red Cross Emergency Financial
Services for Active Duty Military Personnel • Get emergency help for Service Members
and families, including assistance for food, temporary lodging, travel, urgent medical needs, and utility assistance.
• Military Call Center 877-272-7337 • Available 24/7/365
Help for Military Homeowners
• Servicemembers Civil Relief Act • Foreclosure Protections for
Servicemembers Receiving Hostile Fire/Imminent Danger Pay
• DoD Homeowner’s Assistance Program
“Accidental Landlord (1)” • Hire a property manager or do it yourself • Establish relationships with maintenance
people and repair services • Maintenance and fee fund (plumbing repairs,
hot water heater, tree trimming, storm sewer fees, home owners assn., etc.)
• Vacancy fund – at least 3 months of mortgage, and utility costs. Need to climate control during extreme weather conditions.
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“Accidental Landlord (2)” • Selling after renting
– Military families need to live in the house for just 2 of the preceding 10 years in order to claim tax-free profit on the sale.
– Up to $250,000 for singles – Up to $500,000 for married filing jointly
• See IRS Publication 3, Armed Forces Tax Guide, at http:// www.irs.gov
Homebuying: When Is the Right Time?
• Individual / family decision • Consider stage of career • Future career and family plans • Financial readiness • State of the local economy • Potential risks and rewards • Do the homework – then decide
Home Buyer Ed Resources • Presenter compiled resources
– Kiplinger's Financial Field Manual – Ohio State Univ. Homebuyers Guide – National Industry Stds for Homebuyer Ed
• Summary of chat-box resource contributions
• All available at learn.extension.org/events/509
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Questions?????���Ask the Extension Agent…
• Landscape, plants • Bugs!!!! • Home energy savings, insulation questions, basic
maintenance • Nutrition and Cooking questions • Youth programs • Jayne_McBurney@ncsu.edu, Johnston County, NC
919-989-5380 • www.extension.org
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