Point2Homes

DECEMBER 7, 2020

This should show you how much you can afford to spend on mortgage payments and reveal how much a bank is likely to lend to you. Getting Pre-Approved. It’s always advisable to get pre-approved for a mortgage in any home purchase so you can make sure that you can actually get the loan that you believe your income justifies.

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Debt-to-income ratio Pre-approval Inspection Inspection contingency 118

Real Trends

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Before a mortgage is approved, lenders will have a property appraisal. On the buyer’s side, if a property’s appraised value is lower than the contract’s value, the mortgage may be declined; the mortgage may be approved if the buyer contributes cash up-front (to make up for the difference in value). Home sale contingency.

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Sales Home sale contingency Pre-approval Inspection 60

HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

Loan approval. For most buyers, financing a home through a bank or lender with a mortgage loan is necessary to purchase the property. 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. Problems with the title.

Closing 110

Closing Purchase and sale agreement Title search Earnest money deposit 110

HomeLight

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

A buyer using a mortgage will most likely include the following contingencies (all of which have deadlines): Inspection contingency (note: this one is optional and buyers can choose to waive it). Appraisal contingency. Home sale contingency. Mortgage contingency. A title search can take up to 14 days.

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Purchase and sale agreement Home sale contingency Title search Inspection 86

Realtor.com

OCTOBER 29, 2020

These are the most common contingencies that are part of your new home closing process: Home inspection contingency: This gives buyers the right to have the home professionally inspected. It’s rarely advisable to waive an inspection contingency. Clear the title. Get final mortgage approval.

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Closing Earnest money deposit Inspection contingency Purchase and sale agreement 139

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.

Purchase and sale agreement 79

Purchase and sale agreement Pre-approval Earnest money deposit Inspection 79

HomeLight

MARCH 13, 2023

More certainty: With a pre-offer walk-through, a cash home buyer can generally provide a firm cash offer that comes with few contingencies, or no contingencies at all. You don’t need the added stress of waiting for the buyer’s mortgage approval or a home inspection turning up any unpleasant surprises.

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Sales Investor Due diligence Renovation 81