Most people who wish to gain possession of a new house seek for a reliable source of money to help them realize their dream. As a first time property buyer, there are a few things you should consider before getting a loan. They are mentioned below -

Decide the type of house

Before you even apply for a home loan you should be clear about the type of house that you wish to buy. Your options include apartments, duplexes, condos and mansions. Deciding on the most suitable kind of home helps you get suitable terms based on the price of the house (and consequently the return term for the loan). This can even help you score a favorable return term for investing in 'need based' acuity.

Decide the number of years

You as a loan seeker should decide on the number of years that you want to return the borrowed amount over. If you have a decent income and can afford it you should try to pay the debt off in a short term such as 4 or 6 years. The quicker a loan is paid off the lower is the gross interest amount. But before making your mind you should take your overall budget and foreseen expenses into consideration as well because selecting a longer term can help you deal with the costs even if you wind up paying more interest. 

Determine your loan eligibly

You should deal with all impending charges, bills and loans and focus on maintaining a consistent streak to get your credit rating higher to increase your loan eligibility. This will help you file for a loan successfully in the first attempt. In addition you should not forget to carry all the important documents to prove your eligibility.

Know about the charges

You should infer about the any additional charges before applying for the loan. Additional charges include those related to administration, service and any other fees. Also, choose the lender based on the amount of overhead charges charged with the home loans.

Consider credit unions

Finally, look into any credit union in your local area as the interest rate offered by credit unions is significantly lesser than a typical bank. As the very basis of their existence is to help the community the staff at credit unions is always rooting for their clients and goes out of their way to guide them. You can also use such credit unions to address other financial needs such as opening a saving or current account.

We, at Greater Central Texas Federal Credit Union provide affordable home loans. For more details, kindly visit us at 3305 E Elms Road, Killeen, TX 76542 or call us at 254-690-2274.

• Willingness to give loans: Credit unions understand their members‘ needs to take loans and patiently assess their credit history and financial ability to provide them the required amount. The loan eligibility requirements are not so stringent at a credit union which increases the likelihood of getting an approval.
• Low fee and rates: The purpose of a credit union is not to make profits but to offer financial aid to the members to its members. Thus, they offer low interest rates and processing fees on all loan plans.
• Personalized service: The credit union board of directors consists of the members and thus you can expect to receive personalized services. The staff reviews your concerns regarding loan term, repayment flexibility and financial needs to offer a customized loan plan.
• Provide proper education: Credit unions provide complete assistance to the members regarding the financial tools and resources available. Thus, you can seek guidance regarding how much money you should borrow or the premium amount you should settle on as per your financial position. Credit unions have professionals to guide you through the loan process.
• Unions are stable: Market fluctuations do not make your monthly repayments volatile when you have get a loan from a credit union. This is because the source of their finance is the deposits of other members. This make the credit unions a stable source to finance your home or vehicle purchase.
• Other benefits: Besides simplifying the loan process, the credit unions also offer many other services for the benefit of its members. These may include wire transfer, savings and checking account, MasterCard, ACH origination etc.