Where does the cost savings go???

Chope22
Home Buyer
15106

We are buying a house with a price of $155,000. The appraisal came in at $151,000. We want to settle on$152,000. My question is seeing how we are gonna save 3 grand off the price where is that savings reflected at? We are doing the min. 3.5% down payment if that matters.

Answers (3)
Fred Griffin
Broker
Florida

Oops, I meant to say that your Lender is not going to allow a Loan Amount based on $152,000 Value, if the Appraisal shows $151,000.

Ditto what Mike says - you need to pay the extra $1000 in cash for the $152,000 sales price.

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Best wishes in your new home,
Fred
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Fri Aug 28 2009, 16:31
Michael Murray
Mortgage Broker
or Lender

New Jersey

Chope, The $3000 is the principle of your loan. If you were to buy the home for cash you would see the saving, but because you are borrowing the money the saving will be less and seen in a lower monthly payment. Fred wasn't totally correct. You have to put up $1000. The 3.5% downpayment would be based on the 151,000. If you need help email me at mike@murray4money.com

Fri Aug 28 2009, 16:02
Fred Griffin
Broker
Florida
FIRST ANSWER

If the Appraisal came in at $151,000 then [most probably] your Lender is not going to allow a purchase price of $152,000.

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Best wishes,
Fred
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Fri Aug 28 2009, 15:23

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