HomeLight

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Do you know the difference between pre approval vs pre qualified when it comes to mortgage loans? Marcus Rittman, director of mortgage operations at HomeLight Home Loans, has seen that “the catalyst for most homeowners wanting to get approved for a mortgage is finding a home that they love.” Don’t let that be you!

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Facilitating forward-trading agreements, which allow platform users to sell loan pools at a future date with pre-negotiated terms and pricing.’. Enabling bulk trading, which allows platform users to sell closed loan pools to one or more buyers in a single transaction.

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 20, 2023

Mortgage pre-approval is an essential step when buying a house. During pre-approval, lenders carefully evaluate your financial information, including income, assets, credit history, and other relevant details. How long it takes for lenders to give mortgage pre-approval can vary from a day to a week.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Proof of income and assets When you apply for a mortgage pre-approval with a lender, you’ll need to show them proof of income. A lender wants to know that you can consistently make your payments, and will base your mortgage pre-approval amount in part on your monthly income. Get Started 1.

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Toronto Realty Blog

MARCH 1, 2023

These are in no particular order, other than what I think of when I really question why a condominium project might be canceled in Toronto… – 1) Zoning and approval. Remember, developers can start pre-sales before they have a final design or approval, and of course, they can always change the design.

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McKissock

AUGUST 7, 2022

It didn’t help that the Federal Reserve was not strictly regulating the bank’s loan screening and approval process. Therefore, the banks approved mortgages to customers without regard for their ability to repay the loan. Other fields also faced bankruptcy due to credit issues. Why is This Current Housing Crisis Different?

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RIS Media

MAY 11, 2022

AAPI demand for housing is high: 65% of real estate professionals working with Asian buyers say demand for housing is greater than pre-pandemic. Freddie Mac, which partnered with AREAA on this year’s State of Asia report, provided insights into indicators that affect mortgage approval rates among the AAPI community.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

They will also consider your current and previous debts that resulted in foreclosures or bankruptcies. Smaller issues like court judgments can also result in not getting your mortgage approved. Bankruptcy paperwork. Chapter 13 bankruptcy requires a two-year waiting period from discharge or four years from dismissal.

Loans

Realty Biz

JUNE 7, 2021

Title Issues: The seller must clear the house title from any liens, bankruptcies, judgments, and other outstanding issues. First, ensure that the buyer is pre-approved for their mortgage and applies in a timely fashion which will help ensure the financing proceeds smoothly.

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Check Your Credit Scores Part of getting pre-approved for a mortgage is increasing your credit scores. Credit reports contain a comprehensive history of your financial activities, including your credit accounts, payment history, outstanding debts, and any negative information such as late payments or bankruptcies.

Debt-to-income ratio

Realty Biz

MAY 10, 2022

AAPI demand for housing is high: 65% of real estate professionals working with Asian buyers say demand for housing is greater that pre-pandemic. Freddie Mac, which partnered with AREAA on this year’s State of Asia report, provided insights into indicators that affect mortgage approval rates among the AAPI community.

Debt-to-income ratio

Realtor.com

JUNE 12, 2017

The entire mortgage process has several parts, including getting pre-approved, getting the home appraised, and getting the actual loan. Many sellers will require that buyers get pre-approved for a mortgage before they will accept an offer. “All of these moving parts can cause a delay in processing if an issue arises.”.

Pre-approval

Redfin

MAY 5, 2025

If you’re thinking of buying a home, get pre-approved with a mortgage lender now to find out where you stand. That’s why it’s so important to get pre-approved early and find out where you stand in a lender’s eyes. Additional pre-approvals are also unlikely to hurt you.

Pre-approval

HomeLight

MARCH 16, 2023

Investors offer alternatives to foreclosure and bankruptcy About 60% of sellers who contact Ramcharitar are behind on their mortgage payments. While some homeowners opt for foreclosure in a distressed situation, others decide to declare bankruptcy. The majority of calls I get are from sellers who need a quick sale,” says Ramcharitar.

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

They can help you navigate the mortgage process and identify suitable options based on your financial situation and provide you with a pre-approval. Tougher loan approval: Lenders may be hesitant to approve a mortgage application from someone with a low credit score.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

A title company or attorney performs a title search to verify that the home belongs to the seller and there are no judgments, bankruptcies, or liens against the home. Even a pre-approved buyer can get turned down by the bank’s underwriter before closing. Getting a pre-inspection. Underwriter review can take 30-60 days.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-approved counseling agency, providing more than 31% of the housing counseling in the country. “It’s My partners use this strategy when it comes to getting a low-income client approved and getting into that home,” Rosas adds. NACA is the largest U.S. Source: (airfocus / Unsplash).

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Toronto Realty Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

So without further adieu, here are the “Top Five Real Estate Stories Of 2023” as I see them: #5: Condos, Development, & Pre-Construction This “theme” or story has far-reaching implications; at least more so than what you might conclude simply from the title. Pre-Construction. Development.

Pre-approval

Redfin

MARCH 3, 2022

It’s recommended to get pre-approved before house hunting to give yourself a realistic idea of how much home you can afford ; however, a mortgage pre-approval doesn’t guarantee that your loan application will be approved. Delayed approvals from Homeowners Associations. How to remedy the situation.

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Marco Santarelli

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Get pre-approved for a mortgage before you start shopping for a home. Factors Affecting FHA Loan Eligibility Besides the credit score, the FHA also considers the borrower's payment history and any previous bankruptcies or foreclosures. This will give you an idea of how much you can borrow and what your monthly payments will be.

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CT Homes

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A short sale, commonly also known as a pre-foreclosure sale, is a transaction within the real estate industry refers to a sale that occurs when a financially struggling homeowners sells their property for less than the original amount due on the mortgage. For a homeowner the stain of a short sale is less than a foreclosure or bankruptcy.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2020

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. That being said, pre-approvals aren’t yet a guarantee of funds and they usually carry an expiration date. Short sale or bank approval contingencies.

Purchase and sale agreement

HomeLight

JULY 7, 2023

Pre-foreclosure: If you are facing foreclosure , selling your house fast can help you avoid damaging your credit score and financial reputation. Once accepted, you can close the deal quickly since there are no mortgage approvals or inspections to wait for. These circumstances, although challenging, can be managed effectively.

Pre-approval

HomeLight

JUNE 30, 2021

Some states require only 40 hours of pre-licensing classes, while others may require more than 200 hours, for example. 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.

Purchase and sale agreement

HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

Loan approval. In fact, buyers should go one step further (if they can) and get pre-underwritten for a loan , which offers even more security for both buyers and sellers. The lender must approve a short sale offer in advance, and this is a much more complicated and often lengthy process than a normal mortgage. Dodge move.

Closing

Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 24, 2024

Pre-Approval is Crucial: Understanding your budget helps streamline your home search and secures competitive offers. This situation can result from multiple factors, such as late payments, high debt-to-income ratios, or even prior bankruptcy or foreclosure.

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Notorious ROB

DECEMBER 19, 2022

I could imagine a world where a Zillow Advisor gets the buyer pre-approved through ZHL (as well as upselling any other services) before connecting her to a Premier Agent. We already know that in that takeover bid, CoStar promised to agree to whatever antitrust covenant required to get the FTC to approve. I think that happens.

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