Why a Seller Credit Might Beat a Lower Price

Education

Coming Soon

Homes are taking longer to sell, and nationally, only 11% sold over asking in October. For buyers, that could mean more room to negotiate on the right home.

One thing worth asking about is a seller credit. Instead of negotiating only a lower price, you could ask the seller to help cover your closing costs or a temporary rate buydown. A buydown can lower your payment in the early years of the loan.

Planning to buy soon? Know the payment that works for you, then ask your agent how flexible the seller might be.

Send us a message before you make an offer, and we'll show you what a seller credit or a lower price could mean for your payment.

Featuring:

Rate Source: MortgageNewsDaily.com

‍

*The Mortgage News Daily index attempts to capture the most prevalently quoted conventional, FHA, and VA 30-year fixed rates for highly qualified homebuyers that meet the appropriate down payment requirements and have no major loan-level price adjustments.

‍

Mortgage News Daily is a trademark of Mortgage News Daily, LLC. CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC; its subsidiaries; and its affiliates have not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Mortgage News Daily, LLC or any of the above-mentioned companies.

Additional Resources

Watch Now:

Home Price Growth Slowed Down. That May Be Changing.

After more than a year of headlines talking about how home prices are going to crash, the latest data shows that price growth may be starting to pick back up again.

Watch Now:

Selling a Luxury House? Here’s Why Now Is a Good Time

If you own a luxury house, you're in a stronger spot than most sellers right now. While much of the market has cooled, the high-end tier hasn't.

Watch Now:

Higher Rates Haven’t Closed the Door on Homebuying

Rates moved higher this week, but steady purchase activity, a resilient new-home market, and strong homeowner equity mean opportunities are still out there.