HomeLight

APRIL 29, 2021

Your buyer’s loan approval is often the closing step that takes the longest. Ellie Mae estimates that it takes 46 days on average to close a loan. Issues like loan delays, survey issues, and title issues can stretch your closing weeks or longer. Pay off any debts on the property. Hand over the keys to the new owner.

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The Close

APRIL 28, 2022

Once the property is purchased, the buyer rents the property from Homeward until their loan is finalized. The fee is about 2%, but it is reduced if the buyer uses Homeward Mortgage for their final loan. No-cost Rent-back. The challenge with this strategy arises when your buyer needs a mortgage loan.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

1) Get Pre-Approved for a Home Loan. If you’re a first-time homebuyer , one of the smartest things you can do to ensure your chances of buying the home you want is to apply for a pre-approval on a mortgage. Be Ready to Act Instantly in a Seller’s Market. 2) Get a Great Real Estate Agent.

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HomeLight

MARCH 2, 2023

With tips on everything from how to save for your down payment, specific loan programs for buyers, and what you should look for in an agent, we’ve got you covered. Closing costs in California average about 1% of the home’s sale price , and there are other pre-paid costs you might have as well. Loans are between 3%-3.5%

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The Close

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

They only had to finance a small part of the home loan (less than $100,000) after they offered to pay 80% of the list price in cash. That may sound like a lot to add, but when your buyers roll it into their mortgage, it should not change their monthly payment so much that it prevents them from qualifying for their loan.

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HomeLight

MAY 24, 2022

By waiting, you risk increasing interest rates that limit the number of qualified buyers as well as the size mortgage that lenders will approve. With a cash buyer, there’s no worry about mortgage approval or financing contingencies delaying the sales process. Read on for the reasons why 2022 might be the year to make your move.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

While everyone wants to make money when they sell, you might have other goals — selling quickly due to a relocation, or getting a rent back period. HomeLight Home Loans — We also offer mortgage loans with a dedicated loan officer, fully underwritten pre-approval, no lender fees, and an earnest money guarantee.

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HomeLight

APRIL 21, 2022

Cash vs. financing : Cash offers usually result in a faster sale than mortgage-backed offers; if speed is an important aspect of the sale, this could make a significant difference. One solution might be a rent-back that would financially compensate a patient buyer if the seller needs more time to transition after the sale.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Or that FHA loan limits vary widely, too? Buyers who are moving from one area of the country to another could be shocked at the difference in prices and loan limits. The conventional loan limit is much higher in Massachusetts, she explains, “so I qualified for a higher mortgage with only 5% down.” Source: (Beazy / Unsplash).

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Redfin

JULY 28, 2020

The decision to do so should be made carefully with the guidance of a trusted real estate agent, who can also advise on the possibility of doing a pre-inspection before submitting an offer. A pre-inspection allows a homebuyer to learn about any potential issues a home might have before making an offer without the inspection contingency.

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HomeLight

MARCH 28, 2022

Home equity is a homeowner’s financial stake in their property that they own free of their mortgage loan obligation.). Also known as a seller rent-back agreement or a holdover , this allows you to stay in your home for a designated period ?of You might consider a sale-leaseback agreement for a few weeks, she suggests.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 12, 2020

That last one, miscellaneous bucket, that includes things like contingencies and rent backs and so forth. We had the pre-approval letter. I’ve gonna give them free rent back. I know you can…you know, your pre-approvals are up to 475. They like that we know how to fill out the form.

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HomeLight

MARCH 22, 2021

That last one, miscellaneous bucket, that includes things like contingencies and rent backs and so forth. We had the pre-approval letter. I’ve gonna give them free rent back. I know you can…you know, your pre-approvals are up to 475. They like that we know how to fill out the form.

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