HomeLight

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Bankruptcy documents. What happens before the clear to close? According to Ellie Mae’s Origination Insight Report for 2019 , the average closing takes about 47 days from start to finish. During those weeks prior to getting the green light and being clear to close, there are quite a few things that need to happen first.

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HomeLight

JULY 30, 2021

Bankruptcy discharge papers. If your credit history is thin, the lender may look for other documents showing you keep up with your bills, though many lenders will require you to beef up your credit before considering you for a loan. Proof of assets, such as bank statements or investment account statements. Foreclosure documents.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The most important factors in calculating this are your total monthly income, your monthly minimum debt payments, cash you have on hand that will help cover a down payment and closing costs, and your credit profile. You’ll want to have a strong credit score so that you can qualify for a home loan and get a good rate.

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HomeLight

JUNE 30, 2022

Lenders will also want to know if you’ve ever declared bankruptcy or owned a house that went into foreclosure. When shopping for lenders, compare first-time home buyer programs , lender requirements, interest rates, and loan terms to make sure you are getting a good deal. Don’t forget about closing costs.

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Redfin

MARCH 3, 2022

“A seasoned mortgage broker will fully analyze your situation and application, anticipate any issues, and guide you through the process to a smooth closing,” says Trey Bolen at Lendid Home Loans. It’s also important that buyers come to closing prepared with all necessary closing documents and payment for closing costs.

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HomeLight

JULY 29, 2022

But things do happen: If you lose your job in the process of closing, disclose that as soon as you can (if you don’t, you could be committing mortgage fraud). If you can’t secure new employment swiftly, you might be able to add a cosigner to your loan and count that person’s income toward your purchase.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2023

That’s because real estate agents and loan officers are in survival mode and desperate to close new business. A CFPB enforcement action could “force already financially weakened lenders into bankruptcy,” Selden said. In turn, most of them made mortgage referrals to Freedom’s traditional retail loan officers.

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