QUALIFYING FOR A LOAN Very few of us
can purchase a property for cash. We must rely on a banker or a lender to loan us the
money. We also rely on them to tell us what we can afford to purchase. Thus, qualifying to
purchase a home is really qualifying for a loan.
There are many loan programs
available, and they change every day. They all have rules that determine the amount they
will loan to you. These rules are based on:
- Your down payment
- Your credit history
- Your savings
- Your debt
- Your on-going income
Pre-Qualification
We highly recomend that all of our clients become Pre-Qualified prior to
starting to look for a house. Otherwise, you do not know what you can afford to purchase
(as determined by the lending industry guidelines). All lenders and banks can Pre-Qualify
you. They will also give you a letter stating that, based upon their preliminary
investigation, you are qualified to purchase a home up to a certian price. They will do
this based upon verbal information as well as a quick credit check.
It is imperative that clients
do not give false, partial or misleading information when applying for a loan. Before a
loan receives final approval all information will be discovered. Missing information will
only cause delays, and possibly caues the loss of the desired property.
The benifits of
Pre-Qualification are twofold. First, it tels you what you can afford and second, it can
be used in the negotiations as it shows that you are a solid buyer, and can afford the
property.
Pre-Approval
Of greater value in negotations is a formal Pre-Approval for a loan. This is a
full approval for a loan up to a specific amount. The specific amount is subject to an
acceptable appraised value of the desired property, and a clear title. The process
requires the compleation of a loan application, obtaining a full credit check, and a
collection of many financial records. With a Pre-Approval you are ready to make an
immediate purchase within a very short time. Sellers and their agents like this and will
often give you preference.
Cash Requirements To Purchase - Payments
NET Real
Estate will give you a close estimate of your costs to make the purchase,
including the cash required and your monthly payment.
Loan Broker
NET Real
Estate is also a fully registered loan broker, and is capable of handling your
financial needs. Please refer to the Loan Section for additional information on the loan
process.
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