HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

For most buyers, financing a home through a bank or lender with a mortgage loan is necessary to purchase the property. The best way to help avoid mortgage loan setbacks is to get preapproved for one before even submitting an offer. Image Source: (Shutterstock.com/Chokniti Khongchum). Loan approval. Dodge move. Problems with the title.

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HomeLight

MARCH 16, 2023

Naumann says buyers may not get a mortgage if big-ticket items like the roof or A/C aren’t in good condition. Investors offer alternatives to foreclosure and bankruptcy About 60% of sellers who contact Ramcharitar are behind on their mortgage payments. A house-buying company generally pays closing costs.

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HomeLight

MAY 24, 2022

Mortgage interest is tax-deductible , and many homeowners appreciate the deduction. If you only pay cash for the down payment, and take out a mortgage for the remainder of the purchase price, it keeps more money in your pocket. Paying cash saves you money, and you might need a place to live sooner rather than later.

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HomeLight

JUNE 30, 2022

You will want to know where you stand so you can get ahead of any potential issues and create a plan for improvement before applying for a mortgage. Your mortgage lender will check your credit score , as well as analyze your credit history. Transaction details: the purchase agreement and a copy of your earnest money deposit.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2020

When you use a mortgage to buy a home, your lender will need to order an independent appraisal to evaluate what it’s worth. Unless you’re paying cash for a house, your best course of action is to include a pre-approval letter from a mortgage lender with your offer. Home appraisals. Buyer financing. Zoning and land use contingencies.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2021

In a mortgage-backed transaction, a lender will require an appraisal as a condition of financing. Earnest money deposit. As is the case with a regular retail home purchase, a cash buyer should provide an earnest money deposit (EMD) as a show of good faith that they will indeed purchase the property.

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