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First-Time Homebuyer Guide for New Jersey

Understand your budget, estimated monthly payment, cash-to-close, financing options and next steps before you make an offer.

Scientific Calculator Held

Review income, debts, estimated taxes and insurance, and the down payment you plan to use so the payment and cash-to-close are easier to compare.

Business Meeting Discussion

Compare eligible financing paths

Compare conventional, FHA and approved assistance options based on occupancy, down payment, credit, income documentation and overall costs.

Understand the numbers

Prepare your documents

Gather income, asset, identification and property documents that apply to your situation, then note any questions before the consultation.

Filling Out Form

Get ready to make an offer

Review the estimated payment, cash-to-close, financing path and offer timeline with your real-estate team before submitting an offer.

New Home Owners

Ready to discuss your first-home plan?
Schedule a consultation to review your numbers, questions and next steps. Applying comes later when you are ready.

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Malik Shalmiyev, Mortgage Loan Originator, NMLS #1542149
NJ/PA office: 1199 Route 22 East, Mountainside, NJ 07092
Florida office: 53 NW 100th Ave, Plantation, FL 33324.
Malik Team is a team of licensed mortgage loan originators operating under Rize Mortgage, LLC. Malik Team is not a lender. All loan products and services are provided by Rize Mortgage. NMLS #1604663. Malik Shalmiyev NMLS #1542149. Licensed in Florida and New Jersey, Pennsylvania. All loans are subject to credit and collateral review and approval. Programs, rates, terms, and conditions are subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend. Equal Housing Lender.

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