ASSETS Worksheet^topList all funds available for you to use for closing costs and a down payment on a home purchase. You will need to provide copies of recent statements at application. Once you know how much cash you have available, you should then determine how much of it you really want to use to purchase a home. Consider tax consequences before you liquidate things like stocks, bonds, etc. as it might be more beneficial to borrow more money than to sell these items. If you are currently a home owner, you can calculate the equity in your current home by simply subtracting your current mortgage amount from the sales price or estimated value of the home. |