HomeLight
AUGUST 29, 2022
DTI: Your debt-to-income ratio helps the lender assess if you as a borrower would be able to afford your monthly payment. It shows the amount of debt you have in comparison to your income. Earnest money deposit amount. Contingencies: Financing, home inspection, and appraisal.
HomeLight
JUNE 30, 2022
Transaction details: the purchase agreement and a copy of your earnest money deposit. Even in a competitive housing market, where buyers are waiving inspection contingencies , it’s always a good idea to get an inspection so you know what exactly is wrong with the house before you take ownership.
HomeLight
JANUARY 27, 2021
Your lender is mostly thinking in terms of your DTI (debt-to-income ratio, or how much you pay toward debt each month versus how much you actually make). Definitely include an inspection contingency. When you buy a home, you’ll typically want to have it inspected first.
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