HomeLight

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

A traditional home sale in which a seller lists with an agent and a buyer finances with a mortgage takes approximately 18-30 days to go under contract, plus an additional 30-45 days to closing. Keep in mind though, that a home that needs major repairs may slow or derail a sale to traditional buyers who are financing with a mortgage.

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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

JANUARY 13, 2022

Inspection contingencies. Inspection contingencies mean that a buyer can get a home inspected before the deal goes through, and can back out of the purchase with earnest money intact, depending on what the inspector finds. Inspection contingencies can be waived. Appraisal contingencies.

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HomeLight

JUNE 30, 2021

There are several different factors that determine home affordability and each lender can have its own mortgage approval standards when it comes to the buyer’s credit score, income, assets, debt, and liabilities. This is why shopping around for a mortgage is so crucial ! Inspection contingency. Appraisal contingency.

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HomeLight

JULY 29, 2022

When you’re buying a house, the list of what can go wrong at closing includes everything from issues with the mortgage loan and buyer’s credit, insurance snags, appraisal problems, title claims, and events beyond everyone’s control (such as natural disasters, or buyer or seller illness or death). Problem: Wire fraud (money goes missing).

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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. Make sure to resolve any legal issues you may have as well, if you can. Line up financing.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Contingencies can range from the relatively minor or otherwise workable — like requesting a $3,000 allowance to fix a plumbing issue that was revealed during inspection — to more serious stipulations, such as a buyer needing to sell their existing house before closing on the next. Negotiable contingencies. Home inspections.

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