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Credit Problems? Try Rent-to-Own

By: Karen B

A rising trend in the current real estate market is lease purchase home contracts. Is this a smart choice for prospective home buyers? There are several causes behind this trend, especially in today's real estate market. To some buyers, renting your home before buying it may seem ill-advised. However, there are many compelling reasons why lease purchase homes may turn out to be a good option. To determine if a lease purchase arrangement may be in your best interests, you must first understand what it means to enter into such an agreement. Here is a brief overview of why you might consider lease purchase home buying.

Rent-to-Own Increases Your Credit Rating

One of the reasons why you may choose a rent-to-own home is to build up credit scores before attempting to apply for a home loan. You should always improve your credit rating before applying for a home mortgage loan. Lenders look closely at credit ratings when qualifying people for loans. Your rent payment is actually building up your credit score. At the same time, you can reduce your other debts, such as credit card debt, car loans and student loans.

What is Involved in Lease Purchase Agreements?

Renting before you buy will give you an idea of what goes with living in this particular house. This can be a invaluable time evaluating your role as a homeowner and getting to know the property. You'll have the opportunity to care for the home on a daily basis and what kind of repairs may be necessary. As you enter into a rent-to-own agreement (often referred to as a lease purchase option), you agree to move into the home. Expect the standard move-in expenses such as a security deposit. A rent-to-own option means that you have the right to purchase your home at a certain date for a previously agreed upon price. Most purchase-option homes also require an extra deposit (sort of a down payment) that is due at signing, which means that the owner can't sell the house during the term of the lease. You can think of this cost as a bit like a rental deposit. In most cases, an additional monthly payment can be made that is applied towards the purchase price of the home.

The Responsibilities of Being a Lease Purchase Home Buyer

Be sure that you are aware of all the conditions and terms of this contract. In the lease purchase agreement, you are compelled to purchase, it is not an option. You must make all of your monthly payments in a timely manner, or you may lose the option to purchase the home, plus lose the extra money that you have already paid during the lease. Many find that at the end of the lease, they have the home they may not have been able to purchase without a down payment. At the end of the contract may decide that this home doesn't meet your expectations. Either way, rent-to-own can be a positive transaction.

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