Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2022

In a housing market vastly different from the pre-pandemic period, how can industry professionals position themselves to achieve growth despite these current obstacles? When it comes to business growth this year and beyond, industry experts agree that 2022 is the year of the non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) loan.

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McKissock

JANUARY 31, 2021

Maybe they made a new purchase and their debt to income ratio is too high. Or maybe the underwriter feels that their income and credit score isn’t high enough. Often, lenders do a pre-qualification that is strictly based on the information that the client gives the lender.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2020

VA loans also offer even more benefits, like better interest rates and less strident qualifications — but as the name indicates, they are only available to current military members or veterans (or their spouses). For example, pre-pandemic, an FHA loan could be secured with 3.5% down and a minimum credit score of 580.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

JANUARY 24, 2024

Unless you come into a windfall of money, most people need to get a mortgage in order to buy a home, so getting a mortgage pre-approval to find out how much a lender will allow you to spend is the first step. How much other debt you have to pay each month. The process can be both exciting and perhaps a bit intimidating for some people.

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BAM Media

JULY 2, 2024

It’s an acronym that provides a framework for conversations around buyer qualification. I’m not a big fan of asking, “ Hey, are you pre-approved ? If they say no, and they’ve been pre-approved with enough cash to put down, great! For industry news, edutainment, and humor, sign up for the BAM newsletter.

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HomeLight

JULY 30, 2021

New Mexico agent Valerie Almanzar , who has more than 15 years of experience in the real estate industry, says that while rent-to-own properties aren’t the norm these days, they can and do still happen. “If The seller can determine the terms of the option, which may or may not include a pre-set purchase price for the home.

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

They can help you navigate the mortgage process and identify suitable options based on your financial situation and provide you with a pre-approval. Get pre-approved: Before house hunting, consider getting pre-approved for a mortgage. Reduce your existing debt. Late payments can significantly impact your credit score.

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