Redfin

AUGUST 3, 2022

Determining how much house you can afford is the first step in the home buying checklist – setting a realistic budget will relieve stress in the long run and help narrow your home search. Here are the steps to determine how much house you can afford: First, determine your debt to income ratio (DTI).

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HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2022

And, as with any mortgage or loan, buyers will be evaluated for their debt-to-income ratio (DTI), credit score, and other qualifications to take on the loan. Title insurance. Title searches. Home inspection. Take a buyer education course. Appraisal fees. Survey costs.

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Redfin

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It’s a crucial part of the homebuying journey, where details like the title search, inspections, and financing are finalized. Remember that credit requirements can vary between lenders, and factors like your income, debt-to-income ratio, and down payment will also influence your eligibility for a mortgage in Oregon.

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Redfin

JUNE 14, 2023

Through pre-approval, a lender thoroughly assesses your financial situation, including income, credit history , and debt-to-income ratio, to determine the maximum loan amount they are willing to lend you. This allows you to confidently search for homes within your budget and make realistic offers.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

AUGUST 5, 2020

Between an accepted offer and closing, there are lots of moving parts and boxes that need to be checked: from financing, to inspections, to the title search, to seller’s circumstances—and unexpected things can happen throughout the process. An accepted offer is an important milestone, but it doesn’t mean the deal is done.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 29, 2022

DTI: Your debt-to-income ratio helps the lender assess if you as a borrower would be able to afford your monthly payment. It shows the amount of debt you have in comparison to your income. Contingencies: Financing, home inspection, and appraisal. Order a title search. Closing date.

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HomeLight

MARCH 17, 2021

While you’ll find lots of ways to ballpark your housing budget, the real determiner will be your debt-to-income ratio , or DTI. The lender wants to be sure you can pay back the mortgage plus any other debts you owe, so the bank will calculate your DTI. Get a home inspection. Explore special programs.

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HomeLight

JULY 29, 2022

This can radically alter their debt-to-income ratio and jeopardize the whole deal. So get a contract, then call for a home inspection, and then call the insurance company — those are the calls that you make before you do anything else.”. Maybe inspection repairs haven’t been completed as promised or expected.

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

A contingency might be the buyer selling their current house, requiring certain repairs to be made, or obtaining a clean termite inspection. Chain of title is an historical record of previous owners of a property that’s essential in establishing the legal ownership of the property. Clear title. Debt-to-income ratio (DTI).

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