The first step is to find out what area you want to live in, how many bedrooms and bathrooms you need, and what kind of monthly payment you can afford. This can normally be done in a 5- 10 minute phone conversation or a quick zoom meeting. I will set up a search and email you available properties. Call or text me at 314 583 4459 to set a phone and or zoom consultation.
The 2nd step is to sign your REALTOR'S Buyers representation contract. This contract allows me to be your Buyer's Agent, it allows me to legally represent you in the transaction, and it acknowledges that I will be representing your best interests. My upfront fee is $495, this covers my cost of working with you as I am not paid the majority of the commission until you purchase the home at the end of the lease.
Determining Sales Price & Length of Lease
Let's determine your target sales price based on the monthly mortgage you can afford and based on your debt to income ratio. Together we will figure out how long of a lease purchase to set you up for. The less time you need the shorter of a lease term we will set up. For example; a client that needs to raise their credit score by 10 to 15 points may only need a 3 to 6 month lease purchase contract. On the other hand, a client that has more challenges will do a 2 or 3 year lease term. The good news is that since you do not have to qualify for the mortgage upfront, no one is turned down from our program, you just need time to overcome whatever obstacle is keeping you from buying right now!!
R.P. Murphy ( Riu ) has been a licensed REALTOR since 2006. I started doing lease purchase transactions in 2008 during the subprime mortgage crisis. I have helped over 1000 families get their dream home, you can be next!!
There can be many good reasons why a lease purchase transaction is a good choice for a client, but in general I find there are 3 main categories. Let's explore each one.
#1 Credit
Let's face it sometimes bad things happen to good people and sometimes good people make bad financial decisions. Regardless of the reason, credit, is the number 1 reason why someone would choose to do a lease purchase transaction. If your credit score is not high enough to obtain a mortgage then a lease purchase will enable you to move into a home today and buy yourself time to work out your credit issues so that you can buy the home on or before the end of the lease. One of the great benefits of doing a lease purchase is that you do not have to qualify upfront; so you are essentially buying yourself time. The key is to identify upfront what credit challenges are keeping you from obtaining a mortgage and then work on those during the lease term. If you do not know what credit challenges are keeping you from obtaining a mortgage then I will help you find out. I will help devise an action plan upfront so that you are not going into the transaction without the knowledge that you need. After all, you and I are partners in the deal, I am not paid the majority of my commission until you purchase the home. It is in my best interest to help you succeed in this transaction!
#2 Self Employment
Self employment is another popular reason to do a lease purchase. Many of our self employed clients tend to write off a good majority of their income which is great at tax time, but not great when trying to qualify for a mortgage loan. Doing a lease purchase gives our self employed clients time to strategically plan with their tax professional & mortgage lender so that they are showing enough income on their tax returns in order to purchase the home. Our self employed clients love the fact that they can move into a home now while working out their plan!
# 3 Divorce / Debt to Income Ratio / Job Time
Tied for 3rd place would be clients that are going through a divorce, working out a debt to income issue, and or someone that needs more time on the job.
I. Divorce:
Generally when someone is going through a divorce their attorney will recommend that they do not purchase a home. By doing a lease purchase, we can structure the contract so that the closing / purchase of the property takes place once your divorce is finalized.
II. Debt to Income Ratio:
These clients normally have good credit and no problem proving their income they just have a debt to income ratio issue. For example; they may have a car that will be paid off in 1 year but they want to move now. We could set them up with a lease purchase giving them time to have the car paid off prior to the set closing date. These clients just need the time to get their debt ratios in order.
III. Job Time:
The time one has on their job can sometimes cause them to be denied a mortgage loan. Especially in the case of changing professions, sometimes when you change to a job that is in a different field from your previous position a lender may require 1 to 2 yrs of time in the new profession. These clients have the credit and verifiable income they just need more time on their current job in order to qualify.
Don't see your unique situation? Feel free to contact me today and run it past me. I've been doing lease purchases since 2008 but I still learn something new everyday!
314 583 4459 rpmurfy@gmail.com
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