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Buying Your Next Home in Michigan: What Changes for Repeat Buyers
Buying your second or third home is a fundamentally different experience than your first purchase. You likely have equity in your current home, a more established credit history, and a clearer sense of what you want — but you also face a more complex financial picture, particularly if you need to sell your current home before or after buying the next one.
Buying Before Selling: Bridge Loans and Contingency Offers
If you find your next home before selling your current one, you have two primary options. A contingency offer makes your purchase contingent on the sale of your current home — it protects you financially but is less competitive in a seller's market. A bridge loan provides short-term financing using your current home's equity as collateral, allowing you to make a non-contingent offer on the new home while your current home is listed. Bridge loans are typically interest-only for 6 to 12 months and are repaid when your current home sells. Your loan officer can model both scenarios to help you decide which approach fits your timeline and risk tolerance.
Using Equity from Your Current Home
If you have significant equity in your current home, you have several options for using it toward your next purchase. You can sell your current home first and use the proceeds as a down payment. You can take out a home equity line of credit (HELOC) before listing your current home to access equity for the down payment. Or you can use a bridge loan as described above. The right approach depends on your timeline, the equity available, and whether you can qualify for two mortgages simultaneously if needed.
Qualifying with Two Mortgages
If you carry both your current mortgage and the new mortgage simultaneously — even temporarily — your lender will count both payments in your debt-to-income ratio. This can affect your qualifying loan amount for the new purchase. Your loan officer will review your income, both mortgage payments, and all other obligations to determine the maximum loan amount you can qualify for while carrying both properties. In some cases, a signed lease agreement on your current home (if converting it to a rental) can offset the mortgage payment in your DTI calculation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy a new home before selling my current one?
Yes. Options include making a contingency offer (purchase contingent on your home selling), using a bridge loan to access your current equity, or qualifying for both mortgages simultaneously if your income supports it. Your loan officer will model each option for your specific situation.
What is a bridge loan?
A bridge loan is short-term financing secured by your current home's equity. It allows you to make a non-contingent offer on your next home while your current home is listed for sale. Bridge loans are typically interest-only for 6-12 months and are repaid when your current home sells.
How do I use my current home's equity for a down payment?
You can access equity through a HELOC before listing your home, through a bridge loan, or by selling your current home first and using the proceeds. Your loan officer will identify the most cost-effective approach based on your timeline and equity position.
What is a contingency offer?
A contingency offer makes your purchase of the new home contingent on the successful sale of your current home. It protects you from carrying two mortgages but may be less competitive in a seller's market where non-contingent offers are preferred.
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We've been helping Michigan families achieve homeownership since 1999. Here's what sets us apart.
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