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1.
If you decide to take out a private home loan from a family member, there is never any need to draw up formal contracts for it.
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False. Even family loans benefit from contracts. Contracts protect both parties from adverse circumstances.
2.
One advantage of having a home loan guaranteed by the Veterans Administration or Federal Housing Administration is that the down payment may be waived or reduced.
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True. This is an advantage of these guarantees.
3.
What is the lifetime limit that you may borrow from an individual retirement account (IRA) for a down payment on your first home?
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The lifetime limit is $10,000. Loans from an IRA must be used within 120 days of receiving it.
4.
In home-buying terms, "seller financing" means _______.
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The seller of a home finances the mortgage loan on that home. Seller financing refers to the seller giving credit to a buyer, who then pays for the home via a mortgage loan.
5.
Because they are intended to help new homeowners, first-time homebuyer programs do not have restrictions on who can qualify for them.
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False. Even these programs seek to protect themselves from risk. They set out several requirements of those who apply.