When purchasing a home, the amount you’re able to have available for your initial down payment will be a huge factor in determining what your monthly mortgage payment will be. Check out a few creative ways to start saving for the down payment on Your Next Dream Home!

• Reduce current expenses – even just temporarily. If you must drop Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts for a few months, it’ll taste even better when you go back. Try checking on all your subscriptions, like Netflix, Spotify, Blue Apron, Stitch Fix, Audible, etc., as they add up.
• Sell any possessions that you don’t use much anymore. Try Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace or look for local second-hand stores that will pay you for your items. Bonus: This doubles as a money saving tip AND house de-cluttering strategy.
• Start a side hustle. Whether it’s selling scarves at a craft fair or offering graphic design services online, monetizing your skills can bring in some extra cash. Thanks to the growing “gig economy,” business like Uber Eats and TaskRabbit are very easy to get into.
• Let your money earn more money. Try a high-yield back account, certificate of deposit or another investment. Apps like Acorns make it easy for beginners to invest even small amounts to keep that money growing.

Looking for answers to your mortgage questions? Be sure to contact Maria Pienkos, Mortgage Loan Originator, NMLS #659684, with Patriot Lending Services Inc., located in Spring Hill FL, for all your mortgage needs. Maria can be reached anytime at (352) 573-0005.

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