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Buying a House in San Diego? Local Real Estate Agents Share 15 Tips First-Time Buyers Need to Know

Redfin

Get pre-approved for a mortgage My advice to first-time homebuyers is to find a good loan officer and get pre-approved, fully underwritten approval is best. – Robert Cenzer | Redfin Agent Don’t jump in and start house hunting until you have been pre-approved by your local bank or lender.

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These Rent-to-Own Homes Programs to Help You Get Into That House

HomeLight

Through the Home Partners program, prospective rent-to-own homebuyers start by filling out a pre-qualification application. This step includes a credit and background check, income verification documents, and requires an application fee. If approved, they move to submit a full application.

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131 Real Estate Terms & Definitions Your Clients Expect You to Know in 2023

The Close

Debt-to-income ratio (DTI). You can help your clients calculate their DTI by adding together all of their monthly payments and dividing the total by their gross monthly income. Jumbo loans generally require stricter qualifications, higher credit scores, and higher income and/or cash reserves. Pre-approval.