Realty Biz

AUGUST 20, 2023

It involves assessing your credit score, managing your debt-to-income ratio, gathering the necessary financial information and documents, and reviewing and improving your credit history. Managing Debt-to-Income Ratio Another crucial factor that lenders consider during the pre-approval process is your debt-to-income ratio (DTI).

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HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

They will also consider your current and previous debts that resulted in foreclosures or bankruptcies. To calculate your debt-to-income ratio or DTI, lenders will look at your recurring debts relative to your monthly income. Recurring debts can include: Student loans. Bankruptcy paperwork.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 20, 2023

Get a Title Search and Title Insurance Before the lender will approve your home loan application, they need to confirm who the current owner of the property is. A title search examines public records to determine the property owner. The title insurer will give you an insurance policy after the title search is complete.

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HomeLight

JUNE 16, 2023

When you go to sell your home, you’ll need to pay off the new mortgage in full before you can transfer the title to your buyer. With unsecured debt , creditors bear the expense of taking you to court and collecting on a judgment if you can’t pay. For borrowers in dire financial straits, bankruptcy can be an option.

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Redfin

MARCH 3, 2022

You’ll want to rethink purchasing that beautiful new couch and hold off on planning those backyard additions before the title has been cleared. Most title companies and attorneys don’t accept personal checks over $500, sometimes less. Clouds on the title. So how can you avoid a delayed closing? “A

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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. Research the mortgage company and title company before giving them any personal information, such as your Social Security number, bank account information, and any other sensitive documents. Don’t forget about closing costs.

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The Close

DECEMBER 17, 2024

How to verify: The tax return confirms the numbers in pay stubs, sheds further light on additional income sources, and shows debts like alimony, student loans, and other owned properties. Landlords use this extra information to determine the debt-to-income ratio and adjusted income.

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