Point2Homes

DECEMBER 7, 2020

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. Moreover, applying for pre-approval will ensure that you’re not wasting your time looking at homes that are over your budget.

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Redfin

MARCH 3, 2022

It’s recommended to get pre-approved before house hunting to give yourself a realistic idea of how much home you can afford ; however, a mortgage pre-approval doesn’t guarantee that your loan application will be approved. Clouds on the title. Delayed approvals from Homeowners Associations.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Even if the buyer has pre-approval for a mortgage, things can still go wrong when they apply for the loan. Perhaps, they have taken out a fresh loan, or their situation has changed in some other way since pre-approval. One of the standard contingencies in nearly all real estate contracts is delivering a clear title.

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HomeLight

JUNE 23, 2022

It is simply a period of time that the buyer sets to secure financing approval from a lender for the purchase of the home. Issues that arise during due diligence. Most contracts include a due diligence deadline anywhere from seven days to two weeks after the agreement date. Buyer runs into financing trouble.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 5, 2022

“They help clients save money by representing both sides and a pre-arranged discount.”. Not all states require you to hire a real estate attorney to buy or sell real estate, but it’s almost always advisable to get legal representation in a sale among parties with a pre-existing relationship. Don’t: Be lenient on the pre-approval step.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Unless you’re paying cash for a house, your best course of action is to include a pre-approval letter from a mortgage lender with your offer. That being said, pre-approvals aren’t yet a guarantee of funds and they usually carry an expiration date. Short sale or bank approval contingencies.

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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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