Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2022

In a housing market vastly different from the pre-pandemic period, how can industry professionals position themselves to achieve growth despite these current obstacles? More people are diversifying their income streams and opting to work for themselves or through real estate investments. Why partner with Newrez?

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Debt-to-income ratio Lending Pre-qualification Loans 366

HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2020

VA loans also offer even more benefits, like better interest rates and less strident qualifications — but as the name indicates, they are only available to current military members or veterans (or their spouses). Don’t let the name fool you: areas designated for Rural Development loans can be closer to cities than you might expect.

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Debt-to-income ratio FHA loan Pre-qualification VA loan 65

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. Get pre-approved: Before house hunting, consider getting pre-approved for a mortgage. Reduce your existing debt. Late payments can significantly impact your credit score.

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Finance Debt-to-income ratio FHA loan Mortgages 98

Redfin

JULY 11, 2023

A mortgage is a loan specifically designed for purchasing a property, commonly a home. Government-backed loans, such as FHA or VA loans, provide more flexible qualification criteria and specific benefits. How does the mortgage pre-approval process work? Mortgage pre-approval is a crucial step in the homebuying process.

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Pre-approval Mortgages Pre-qualification Debt-to-income ratio 59

HomeLight

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

As a seller, you’re usually not taking on additional risk by accepting an offer from a buyer pre-approved for an FHA loan than you would with a buyer pre-approved for a conventional loan. Dill shares that it’s only a myth that FHA-backed offers are by default weak offers: “They are strong and well-qualified buyers with steady income.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 27, 2020

These rules are designed to create a standard for documenting and verifying a borrower’s financials that creates a presumption that the borrower can afford the loan they have applied for. Lending qualifications remain the same whether you’re self-employed or have a W-2, says Sanchez. Step 6: Get pre-approved for a loan.

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Debt-to-income ratio Pre-approval Pre-qualification Loans 104

HomeLight

JULY 30, 2021

They’ll also need to come up with any additional buyer-designated costs associated with the purchase, which can vary by state and loan programs. The seller can determine the terms of the option, which may or may not include a pre-set purchase price for the home. Lease-purchase agreements.

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Purchase and sale agreement Debt-to-income ratio Pre-qualification Inspection 98