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Buying Home Pre-Approval

Pre-approval is your golden ticket

A pre-approval is based upon information and documentation that has been verified by the broker/lender. (Vs. a pre-qualification in which the information has not been verified) In today’s market, a pre-approval is required when presenting an offer. It is based on information and documentation that have been verified by a lender. It is an indication to the seller that you are a qualified Buyer. It will also give the seller confidence in your offer.

Should you need to finance your home purchase, getting a pre-approval early means that you’ll have an advantage over other buyers once you find the home of your dreams.

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Choosing the Home Loan That’s Right For You

Fixed-Rate Mortgage

A fixed-rate mortgage has an interest rate that will not change during the life of the loan, making it a good option for borrowers who plan to stay in their home long term, especially when interest rates are low.

Adjustable-Rate Mortgage

An adjustable-rate mortgage has an interest rate that is fixed or “locked-in” for several years at the beginning of the loan. The initial interest rate for an ARM loan is usually less than that of a fixed-rate mortgage, allowing a borrower to purchase a larger home while keeping monthly payments affordable at the beginning of the loan before the rate adjusts.

FHA Loan

An FHA loan allows buyers to purchase a home with as little as 3.5% down (96.5% financed) and tends to be more lenient on areas such as credit, funds to close, and co-borrowers.

Jumbo Mortgage

A jumbo loan is a mortgage that exceeds regulated established loan limits for borrowers with a FICO credit score of 700 or higher, a debt-to-income ratio of 45% or less, and as little as 6 months’ worth of reserves.

VA Loan

a VA loan is a safe way for active-duty personnel, veterans, and disabled veterans to qualify for a mortgage of up to the current VA loan limit with no money down (100% financed). This type of loan requires a funding fee which is added into the amount of the loan paid over the life of the mortgage.

USDA Home Loan

a USDA home loan is available to qualified borrowers based on yearly income limits in specific areas that a home is located. USDA loans can allow a borrower to finance up to 100% of the value of the home with zero down payment and low private mortgage insurance (PMI), when compared to other government programs.

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