McKissock

JANUARY 31, 2021

Ensure Your Lender Does a Credit Approval for Your Clients. Often, lenders do a pre-qualification that is strictly based on the information that the client gives the lender. When this happens, the lender will give an approved amount, and then you begin shopping. Choose a Lender with a Proven Track History.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 8, 2023

However, if your current home already has a signed sales contract and the buyer is pre-approved for their purchase loan, your lender might only consider the mortgage payment of your new property in the DTI calculation. Stricter qualification criteria: Qualifying for a bridge loan can be more demanding than for a traditional mortgage.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

You need to finish a state-approved pre-licensing real estate course. In addition, the state can request to attend approved real estate courses every few years. Complete a pre-licensing education (varies from state to state but usually lasts around 135 hours) and pass a state licensing exam. Now comes the real challenge!

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HomeLight

JANUARY 31, 2022

Tip 1: Get pre-approved for a mortgage first. The best way to know for certain what you can afford is to get pre-approved for a mortgage. Begin by knowing the difference between pre-approval and pre-qualification , and look at your loan options. Source: ( Marsiglio / Unsplash). Conclusion.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The National Association of Realtors agrees that auctions can accelerate a sale, in addition to offering these key benefits for sellers: Higher visibility among pre-qualified, prepared buyers who are ready to buy. No need for staging or juggling showings and open houses. Step 4: Determine the qualification process for bidders.

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HomeLight

MARCH 17, 2021

The planning stage (1 to 3 years before purchase). Pre-qualification is just an estimate of what size loan you might qualify for. With a pre-approval, you typically submit your financial paperwork with your initial mortgage application, and the lender will verify the information. Source: (Shopify Partners / Burst).

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HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

Get preapproved for a loan at this stage. Then, they’ll give you a conditional approval stating the amount of the mortgage you’ve been preapproved for (as well as a good idea of your rate). Preapproval — an actual conditional loan approval — beats pre-qualification, which is more of an estimate.

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HomeLight

JUNE 27, 2022

You’re choosing from pre-set finishes and you may get to choose paint colors, types of flooring , fixture finishes, and appliance packages. These allow you to choose a few paint colors and add-ons, but you will mostly get pre-built features that the builder has already decided on. Tour the model homes. Shop around for your mortgage.

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Windemere Buying

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Not getting pre-approved Getting pre-approved is a key component of the early stages of the buying process and will help to maximize your chances of getting your offer accepted. Be sure to thoroughly review the qualifications of these loans before applying. 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home 1.

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Windemere Buying

JULY 8, 2022

Throughout the course of buying a home, you’ll work with a variety of professionals, all with specific training to help you through each stage of the process. What’s the difference between pre-qualification and pre-approval? How long have you been an agent in the local market? Is there a prepayment penalty?

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HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

While you’re in the preparation stages of buying a home, it’s a good idea to spend some time in the neighborhoods you might end up in. The higher your score, the more likely you’ll be approved for a mortgage, and the better rate you’ll be offered. Buyers with strong credit and qualifications. Do some neighborhood testing.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Stage the home with final touches like fresh-cut flowers or a basket of fresh produce. Murphy says some New Jersey towns offer full-day pre-K. She cautions that buyers can get a pre-approval letter online that’s not worth the paper it’s written on. Lightly update with new light fixtures , faucets, or cabinet hardware.

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HomeLight

APRIL 26, 2023

Stage the home with final touches like fresh-cut flowers or a basket of fresh produce. Graham recommends staging the front porch “to give a visual for the potential buyers of seeing themselves in that home relaxing.” Lightly update with new light fixtures , faucets, or cabinet hardware. Refinish hardwood floors. See the next step!)

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

If your clients are concerned about getting approved for a loan, you can remind them that a co-borrower agrees to back the borrower in a mortgage loan. Jumbo loans generally require stricter qualifications, higher credit scores, and higher income and/or cash reserves. Pre-approval. Related Article. Related Article.

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Real Trends

JUNE 9, 2023

You have tons of buyers who say they want to buy, and ask to see homes but haven’t gotten pre-approved yet. Real’ sellers confirm all showings , stage the home prior to those showing appointments, are calling you for feedback, and are open to negotiating to get the job done. They don’t ghost you! Is keeping the home an option?”

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Toronto Realty Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2022

October 19th, 2022, I wrote, “Should Tenants Be Pre Approved For Candidacy?” Instead of showing a condo, gathering supporting documents, and submitting an offer to lease, agents are sending supporting documents first , to ask if their tenants would be “approved.” That listing was terminated in December.

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