{"id":1855,"date":"2022-07-26T10:00:38","date_gmt":"2022-07-26T17:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discoveryhomes.com\/blog\/?p=1855"},"modified":"2025-02-19T18:11:34","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T01:11:34","slug":"mortgage-or-marriage-how-to-save-for-both","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoveryhomes.com\/blog\/mortgage-or-marriage-how-to-save-for-both\/","title":{"rendered":"Mortgage or Marriage? How to Save for Both"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Love is in the air! After the excitement of the engagement\nand wedding planning begin to settle down, you may be wondering how to balance\nsaving for a wedding with your desire to buy a home to start your newly wedded\nlife in. It might feel like you will have to choose between your dream wedding\nor a down payment on a house but the good news is with some planning and smart\nsaving, you can have a memorable wedding day and a new home too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set your priorities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your first task is to sit down with your partner and figure out what\u2019s most important to both of you. Discuss which event has the greater priority \u2013 the wedding or a new home? What is your timeline? What sacrifices are you both willing to make to achieve each goal? How much do you want to spend? Here are some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoveryhomes.com\/blog\/crucial-questions-to-ask-your-partner-before-buying-a-new-home\/\">crucial questions<\/a> you\u2019ll want to ask each other before buying a new home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve set your priorities, you can devise your ideal timeline to achieve both goals. Your savings strategy will largely depend on your timeline. Decide how much you want to spend and when you want to have your wedding and buy a home to calculate how much you\u2019ll need to save each month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get to budgeting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have a target savings goal, it&#8217;s time to set a budget. Start by discussing your income, current expenses, and savings. Figure out how much extra income you have available to set aside for your wedding and down payment. Closely examine your expenses to see if you can find ways you can scale back until you reach your goals.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/money.usnews.com\/money\/blogs\/my-money\/articles\/4-classic-budgeting-strategies-that-still-work-today\">different budgeting strategies<\/a> so it\u2019s possible to find one that jives with your style. The 50\/30\/20 rule, where you spend up to 50% on essentials like food and housing, 30% on wants, and 20% on savings and debt repayment, is an excellent place to start. Remember: budgets guide your spending, not stop you from spending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make a savings plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With your budget in place, you\u2019re now ready to make a savings plan. Creating a dedicated savings account separate from your checking account is a good idea. It gives you an opportunity to earn a higher interest rate and reduces the temptation to borrow from yourself when things get a little tight. Make your savings even more hands-off by setting up automatic transfers so you can be sure your savings goals are being funded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several ways you can save money on your wedding.\nThe first place to look at is your guest list. Bigger weddings have a higher\ncost simply because there are more people. Consider having an intimate wedding\nwith just your closest family members and friends. Another way to save money is\nto get married during the off-season or on an off-peak day or time. You can\nfind some savings if you\u2019re open to getting married on a Friday or Sunday. Here\nare some additional ways you can <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.herecomestheguide.com\/wedding-ideas\/how-to-save-money-on-wedding\">save\non a wedding<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saving for a down payment can feel overwhelming but there are several ways you can accomplish it. We have several blog posts outlining what you need to know about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoveryhomes.com\/blog\/down-payments-what-are-they-and-how-much-do-i-need\/\">down payments<\/a> and how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoveryhomes.com\/blog\/how-to-save-for-a-house-while-renting\/\">save while renting<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid new debt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a healthy credit score is the key to securing\nfavorable mortgage rates. Avoid adding new debt during this time since new debt\ncan impact your credit score. The more debt you take on, the less money you\u2019ll\nhave to put towards your savings goals. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do need to use your credit card or take out a\npersonal loan to fund your wedding, stay on top of your monthly payments.\nPayment history is an important factor in calculating your credit score. As\nlong as you show lenders that you\u2019re responsible for the debt you take on, they\nmay feel more comfortable lending to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to choose between a wedding or a mortgage if both are meaningful experiences you want. There are options available, whether it\u2019s reimagining your dream wedding, finding a mortgage program with flexible down payment options, giving yourself more time to save, or a combination of all three. By working with your partner to set your goals and priorities as a couple, you can enjoy your wedding cake in your very own home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re ready to start your journey to your next new home, we\u2019re ready to help. Visit us at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoveryhomes.com\/\">DiscoveryHomes.com<\/a> to learn about our new home communities throughout Northern California, view floorplans, pricing, and schedule a visit! 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