How can I buy a house with zero down payment?

March 20, 2009 · 6 comments

0 down payment for mortgage

Lately, I’ve been getting some inquiries regarding the option of buying a house with no down payment.  In reality, there are no more ‘zero down’ mortgage programs available.  However, there is a program that exists that is very similar and that can help you purchase a property with no money as a down payment.

It’s called a free down payment mortgage, and essentially the bank offers to pay your 5% down payment on your behalf when you qualify for a 5 or 7 fixed year mortgage.  What will you need to qualify?

  1. An employment record of at least 1 year at your current job
  2. A credit score of at least 640

The current rate for a 5 year fixed zero down payment mortgage is 5.50%.

If you’d like more information on this program or would like to apply for a pre-approval, you’re welcome to contact me here.

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  • lang
    Hi Niinii Unfortunately, there really isn't much you can do unless you can find someone to co-sign on the deed that has good credit. Lending institutions are looking for either a large down payment, or an employment record with a good credit score. An individual who has no down payment and bad credit history is unlikely to find any lender that will take a chance on a mortgage. Lang

  • lang
    You're most welcome, Meg. Glad the article was helpful. :)

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1 Virna April 3, 2009 at 3:31 pm

Hey Lang, I have a question, is this program for real or is it a get the client through the door and then tell them to go for something else?
i have not heard about it from anywhere else and it just feels like there is more to it?
i hope you don’t mind me asking?

2 lang April 5, 2009 at 3:36 pm

Hey Virna

This program is absolutely for real. It’s a great alternative for people who are looking to purchase a property with no payment but excellent credit. It’s being offered by Scotia Bank. Details of the program are right here:

http://scotiabank.com/cda/content/0,1608,CID10969_LIDen,00.html

Lang

3 niinii October 14, 2009 at 1:18 pm

hi im lookin to buy a 3 bedroom home without down payment plus i have a bad creit score. What should i do?

4 Meg Rigden October 17, 2009 at 6:36 pm

I just wanted to say thanks for the link… I don’t know if my husband and I will be eligible, but it’s nice to know we can try! THANK YOU!

5 lang October 19, 2009 at 1:45 pm

You’re most welcome, Meg. Glad the article was helpful. :)

6 lang October 19, 2009 at 1:49 pm

Hi Niinii

Unfortunately, there really isn’t much you can do unless you can find someone to co-sign on the deed that has good credit. Lending institutions are looking for either a large down payment, or an employment record with a good credit score. An individual who has no down payment and bad credit history is unlikely to find any lender that will take a chance on a mortgage.

Lang

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