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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I wouldn't send them wandering online....

I would have my mortgage person contact them and give them the proper direction....and stay in touch with them.... keep it close to you!!

Sep 23, 2019 12:01 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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Don't refer them to anyone - YOU teach them! Share your knowlegde and help them prepare for their first home purchase.

Sep 23, 2019 04:58 PM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
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Jason, I would be sending the kidlets DIRECTLY to the LENDER of choice to work with them on credit. Our 'golden boys' locally will stick with us and our clients (not always kids) to get them in financial shape for preapproval. 

Sep 23, 2019 01:52 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Jason,

Why not just sit and talk to them like friends.  Why pull out the authority figures?

Sep 23, 2019 01:22 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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There are millions of sources for this, start with a trusted lender.

Sep 23, 2019 12:34 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I suggest you google the topic and select some articles to send to them.

Sep 23, 2019 12:04 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

A good lender is where I would send them. 

Sep 23, 2019 03:36 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Follow the advice of Barbara Todaro. She has you covered. 

Sep 23, 2019 03:06 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I direct you to Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi who not only has a love of this subject but of the people involved too...

Sep 23, 2019 02:23 PM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I can listen, ask questions, ccontinue to listen carefully, ask more questions.  If I think it is the next logical step a conversation with a mortgage professional will determine if now is the right time to purchase or how that plan should proceed.  This is a strategy that can work regardless of age. 

Sep 23, 2019 07:40 PM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Great question Jason Nenadov but if neither of them know by now that alone is pretty scary. 

Sep 23, 2019 06:56 PM
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Barbara Todaro gave you an answer 

Sep 23, 2019 04:53 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Get no more than 3 low limit credit cards and always pay them in full and on time.  Pretty simple.

Sep 23, 2019 03:32 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Refer them to your trusted local mortgage loan officer for advice.

Sep 23, 2019 02:21 PM
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Joseph Domino 480-390-6011
HomeSmart - Scottsdale, AZ
Real Estate Made Easy

Whenever I encounter someone that is just starting out, regardless of age. I send them to the HUD.gov website. Not sales pitches, easy to understand.

https://www.hud.gov/i_want_to/buy_a_home

Sep 23, 2019 02:08 PM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

lots of places to go for great info. Credit Karma has good things for future fico building. There are many LO's that can help also.

Sep 23, 2019 01:49 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I would not send them online. They can start with a credit builder card from their own bank. Even one with a $500 limit. Buy what you already buy, gas or groceries. Pay it off every month all but say $50. It will build credit without putting you in debt

Sep 24, 2019 05:20 AM
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Carla Freund
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC
NC Real Estate Transition & Relocation 919-602-848

I realize a lot of the younger generation want to watch "how to" videos and then "just do it". And, there may be some good advice out there. However, repairing your credit or saving for a down payment is a personalized process. I'd start with your best lender who offers direction. Sometimes the lender can help and other times they may need to refer them to a credit repair agency. They could get advice for saving for a downpayment from the lender or a financial adviser. Perhaps you can offer monthly seminars. Either way, stay involved in the process. Videos can get them off track and unfocused. 

Sep 24, 2019 04:09 AM
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Start having a first-time buyer clinic at the office with your lender and sometimes an attorney. The lender will often bring food and the attorney will offer their office for a venue away from the office that might get more attendee's.

Sep 24, 2019 04:02 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I'd have my preferred lender talk with them about what they need to know, where their credit currently is, and where they need to get to.

Sep 23, 2019 10:19 PM
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Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

Or maybe it will be a co-signer?

Sep 23, 2019 07:57 PM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Best thing it to have them choose a loan officer / lender that they plan to stick with, and ask the loan officer for guideance on improving scores. You can probably give them the basics, like pay bills on time, don't open new accounts unless laon officer ok's it, don't buy anything on credit before closing, beware of credit repair advertisements, reduce debt if needed, check with HUD.gov for approved housing counselors( many are non-profit), keep credit card balances less than 50% of total debt, don't co-sign,  etc.

Sep 24, 2019 06:32 AM
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Refer them to a local, reputable. experienced mortgage person who will relay pertinent information in person. That is what I do to first timers Jason.

Sep 24, 2019 06:18 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I usually refer them to my lender, he is good at holding hands and helping buyers get ready to buy a home.

Oct 08, 2019 07:53 AM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

I would hook them up with my preferred lender and let the lender guide them. I would rather have them guided by a pro than send then off with no oversight. 

Sep 27, 2019 01:12 PM
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Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

Introduce them to a good lender. They can work with them to buy now or later

I just had a young couple buy a home. The were 21 and 20 years old

It was entirely gratifying to help these 2 young people buy their first home!  Happy Days!

 

Sep 25, 2019 11:32 PM
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Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

While there are many great resources to be found online, Jason Nenadov ... and they will give solid basic information regarding credit building/repair and more, nothing can replace the individualized information and attention gained by talking with an experienced mortgage lender.  They are assured of getting the detailed personal individualized information and advice they need to get on-track for homebuying.  It also affords them the opportunity to ask questions and have real dialogue regarding those things they find most confusing or troubling about their own finances/credit.  

As far as some websites/online info, please introduce them to  www.annualcreditreport.com ... as it gains them access to their free credit report, provides them vital info, and is a great place to start their home buying journey.

Best of Luck!

Gene

Sep 25, 2019 09:37 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Start with my blog today!

 

Sep 24, 2019 10:32 AM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

What Barbara Todaro said.

Sep 24, 2019 08:47 AM