5 Pre-Approval Mistakes To Avoid

While a pre-approval shows that your lender could provide you with a loan in that amount, it only applies to your financial situation at the time of the pre-approval. Meaning, if your financial situation changes drastically from the day you’re pre-approved to when you find a home to make an offer on, your pre-approval may not still stand with the same terms.

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Conventional Loan Guidelines

Conventional loan guidelines were created by the government and are enforced to protect the lender, borrower, and investor.

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How Long Is a Mortgage Pre-approval Good For?

In order to obtain a mortgage pre-approval, the buyer needs to provide their lender with a picture of their financial situation. After receiving the documentation, the lender analyzes the buyer’s information and determines if they’re eligible for a loan. If they are, the lender issues a mortgage pre-approval for a certain amount.

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Can I Purchase a Home in “Bad” Condition With a Conventional Loan?

Unlike government-backed mortgages, conventional loans are offered by private lenders. The lending decisions are based on each private lender's criteria, not government standards.

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Types of Refinancing

Looking to save money, reduce monthly payments, or access cash for expenses? There's a type of refinancing to meet your needs. Let’s discuss!

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What Is a Loan Commitment?

Loan commitments are a crucial, formal agreement that follows the pre-qualification and pre-approval stages of the loan application process.

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The 4 “P”s of Lending

First and foremost, buying a home and obtaining a mortgage is a significant financial decision, often involving substantial sums of money and long-term commitments. Whether it’s a mortgage company, credit

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Sellers Don’t Like FHA Loans

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you may have heard that sellers don’t like FHA loans. You were probably left wondering why the seller would care about the type of mortgage

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Keeping Your Documents in Order

As Tax Day has passed, you may have your W-2s, insurance forms, and other paperwork still laying around. Our tip to you is to file that paperwork away in a

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One common question we get is this: Is buying a house a good investment? It’s a complicated question to answer without knowing any specifics about the person asking and their

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