Redfin

JULY 16, 2024

Step 3: Understand your loan options Fixed-rate vs. adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs): Fixed-rate mortgages have a constant interest rate and monthly payments that never change. ARMs have interest rates that may start lower than fixed-rate loans but can change over time.

Loans 69

Loans Pre-approval Earnest money deposit Mortgages 69

HomeLight

JANUARY 27, 2021

You can usually shop around for the home inspection , title and settlement services, and home insurance. This can save you some money on your closing costs versus going with whoever the lender works with as a default. Adjustable-rate interest. Definitely include an inspection contingency.

Closing costs 119

Closing costs Inspection Loans Earnest money deposit 119

HomeLight

MARCH 22, 2022

Not to rain on your parade, but North Carolina has something called the due diligence fee, separate from the down payment or earnest money deposit, that you need to have ready to nab that home. They could include a home inspection fee, title search, and mortgage origination fee. NC Home Advantage Mortgage.

Due diligence 105

Due diligence Closing costs Earnest money deposit Loans 105

The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

A contingency might be the buyer selling their current house, requiring certain repairs to be made, or obtaining a clean termite inspection. Don’t you love it when the co-borrower is the client’s dad who comes along on the inspection and is suddenly an expert on chimney engineering? Earnest money deposit.

Purchase and sale agreement 98

Purchase and sale agreement Title Pre-approval Proof of funds 98