Housing Wire

MARCH 30, 2021

At HousingWire’s 2021 Annual Spring Summit, CreditXpert VP of Sales and Client Success Matt Hydrew and T odd Worthington , director of qualification support at Bank of England, discussed top-of-the-funnel strategies lenders can use to help borrowers gain a better understanding of their credit score. Or, give up looking altogether.

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Pre-qualification Debt-to-income ratio Pre-approval Loan Officer 433

Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2022

Between significantly fewer refinances, rising mortgage rates and housing inventory nearly cut in half since 2020, loan officers (LOs) and brokers face a pivotal time where adaptation is a must for success. There’s no question that 2022 has seen serious changes to the housing market. Bracing for the challenges of non-QM.

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Debt-to-income ratio Lending Pre-qualification Loans 381

Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Mortgages with Low Credit Scores Mortgages with low credit scores can appear challenging, but there are options available. Understanding how a low credit score affects your mortgage and exploring government-backed programs can help you navigate the process. Can you buy a house with bad credit?

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Redfin

APRIL 7, 2023

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. Work with that loan officer and their agent to understand what timeframes they’re comfortable with in an offer.

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Pre-approval Agents Pre-qualification Debt-to-income ratio 58

HomeLight

MAY 31, 2021

Before you even start looking, you’ll also need to find a mortgage lender who will determine how much house you can afford , make sure your credit is in good standing, and see what kind of loan programs will work best for you. How much mortgage do I qualify for? What type of home loans do you offer?

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Real estate agents agree that long before you peruse listings or check out open houses, you should talk to a lender about your credit score, so that you can secure a mortgage. Here are more step-by-step home-buying details, including information about down payments, closing costs, mortgage rates, pre-approved mortgages, and more.

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Pre-approval Pre-qualification Debt-to-income ratio Loan Officer 131

The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Furthermore, in today’s market, understanding our complex mortgage industry could actually help you close more deals and maybe even save clients money. So we’ve included a handy download with questions your clients should ask their mortgage broker. Adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM). Assumable mortgage. Acceleration clause.

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