HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

The associated contingencies , which come with additional risks for the seller, are where you’ll find most key distinctions between a cash offer and an offer backed by a mortgage loan. The most obvious contingency with an offer that requires financing is, of course, the financing itself. Though you can (and should!)

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HomeLight

AUGUST 23, 2022

These companies can help sellers cash out quickly and many will cover a seller’s closing costs. Consider a pre-listing inspection. A pre-listing home inspection is the same as a standard home inspection except that the seller pays for it before listing their home on the market. Price to reflect ‘as is’ condition.

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HomeLight

MARCH 23, 2022

Once you decide to buy a home, looking into your financing options should be one of the first steps. A preapproval isn’t a guarantee that you’ll ultimately be able to get a mortgage — this is why buyers typically include a financing contingency in an offer, so they’re protected in case financing falls through at a later stage.

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